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RNS Number : 3360JSecure Property Dev & Inv PLC28 June 2017Secure Property Development & Invest PLC/ Index: AIM / Epic: SPDI / Sector: Real Estate
28 June 2017
Secure Property Development & Investment PLC ('SPDI' or 'the Company')
2016 Audited Annual Results
Secure Property Development & Investment PLC, the AIM quoted South Eastern European focused property company, is pleased to announce its full year audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2016.
Financial Highlights
Diversified portfolio of South Eastern European prime income producing properties; the majority of which are let to blue chip tenants and continue to provide a cash flow generative platform:
8% increase in operating income to 6.4 million (2015: 5.9 million) thanks to active portfolio management
EBITDA from operations sustained at the same positive level as 2015 at ~2.5 million in 2016, due to Nestle break fee and reduced corporate and property costs
Significant asset backing behind the Company:
Net Equity of 38.9 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2016: 42.5 million) - reduction due to sale of non-core assets
In GBP / share terms, 6% increase in net asset value per share to 37p (2015: 35p) (mostly due to Sterling depreciation) - circa 100% premium to current share price
Successful management of portfolio costs:
13% reduction in administrative expenses to 2.6 million (2015: 3 million) - in line with strategy to reduce corporate costs by ~30% by 2017 vis a vis 2015
16% reduction in interest costs ~3.2 million (2015: ~3.7m) - expected to decrease further in 2017 towards ~2.5m following Terminal Brovary sale and repayment of the EBRD ~12 million debt
12% reduction in operational gearing to 46% (2015: 52%)
Operational Highlights
Active management of portfolio to maximise income and capital appreciation of each asset:
Secured 100% occupancy for the Brovary Terminal in Ukraine following signing of fixed four-year lease agreement generating ~US$150,000 of Net Operating Income per month -sale of the asset was completed post period end (see below)
Sale of the Linda residential portfolio in Bucharest for 660,000 gross - successfully negotiated settlement of associated debt at a 26% haircut
Successful refinancing of retail property in Romania which included an extension of the lease to Praktiker, the blue chip regional DIY retailer, for an additional 5 years until 2025
1.4 million cash settlement reached with Nestle on the early termination of its lease on the Innovations Logistics Terminal in Romania - equivalent to eighteen months of rent, and up to two years when other gains are taken into account
Post Period End Highlights
Completion of the sale of Brovary Terminal at a Gross Asset Value of over 16 million generating a profit for SPDI of ~2.7 million and a cash inflow of more than 3 million
Signing of lease agreement with Aquila srl, a large Romanian logistics operator, for 5,740 sqm of space in the Innovations Logistics Park in Bucharest, with an annual rent of ~300,000
Received over 100,000 net of VAT for the provision of asset management services to a third party in Romania
Issue of new ordinary shares to the Non-Executive Directors of the Company who were in office in 2015 in lieu of fees accrued in 2015 at 0.35 per share, a 100% premium to the previous closing share price on 12 May 2017 -demonstrating strong support
Lambros G. Anagnostopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, said, "SPDI's strategy to acquire prime real estate at attractive prices in selected South Eastern European countries we favour, is underpinned by strong asset management that allows us to extract income and generate value from all our assets. Following a series of acquisitions in 2014 and 2015, the year under review was a period during which the active management of our properties would come to the fore, by consolidating our property portfolio, streamlining our operating structure and costs and focusing on generating value of core and non-core assets alike.
"An 8% increase in full year net operating income to 6.4 million demonstrates the progress we have made, even during a consolidation period. Today our core portfolio of prime real estate in selected South Eastern European countries not only provides exposure to a region that is enjoying rapid growth thanks to its growing economies and the standards of living of their residents, its strategic importance in terms of continental trade flows and the ongoing yield compression play, but also a highly cash generative and asset backed platform. We intend to take full advantage of this to not only continue our corporate and cost consolidation but also to acquire additional properties that match our criteria in the year ahead and beyond, as we look to transform SPDI into a leading London listed property company focused on selected Emerging European countries."
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Copies of the Annual report and Accounts are being posted to Shareholders today and are available on the Company's website at www.secure-property.eu
For further information please visit www.secure-property.eu or contact:
Lambros Anagnostopoulos Constantinos Bitros
SPDI
Tel: +357 22 030783
Andrew Emmott
Ritchie Balmer
Strand Hanson Limited
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409 3494
Jon Belliss
Elliot Hance
Beaufort Securities Limited
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7382 8300
Lottie Brocklehurst
Frank Buhagiar
St Brides Partners Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7236 1177
Notes to Editors
Secure Property Development and Investment plc is an AIM listed property development and investment company focused on the South East European markets. The Company's strategy is focused on generating healthy investment returns principally derived from: the operation of income generating commercial properties and capital appreciation through investment in high yield real estate assets. The Company is focused primarily on commercial and industrial property in populous locations with blue chip tenants on long term rental contracts. The Company's senior management consists of a team of executives that possess extensive experience in managing real estate companies both in the private and the publicly listed sector, in various European countries.
1. Chairman's Statement
While 2016 was in many respects a year of consolidation, we are hopeful that 2017 will be a year of growth. SPDI's strategy for the past few years has been to capitalise on favorable market dynamics of Romania, Bulgaria and selectively Greece while reducing exposure to Ukraine. In 2016 with the agreed profitable sale of the Group's principal Ukrainian asset, Terminal Brovary, we achieved a major goal consistent with this allocation strategy, generating cash for new investments planned in target countries in 2017.
During the year the favorable fundamentals of our target markets continued to prevail, and as economic growth picked up across the Eurozone in the latter part of 2016 and early 2017, we remain convinced that will continue to lead to even faster economic growth in Romania and Bulgaria, with a more stable outlook for Greece.
Property markets in our region have continued to experience a steady yield compression as the global search for yield has forced funds to deploy new allocations of cash to these markets as the more established CEE (Poland, Czech, Hungary) property markets have become increasingly crowded with foreign buyers.
The Board remains confident that SPDI is in the right place, at the right time. We are grateful to our shareholders for their continued support in 2016, and look forward capitalising upon the significant opportunities that we can see for the Group in 2017.
Paul Ensor
Chairman of the Board
2. Letter to the Shareholders
27 June 2017
Dear Shareholders,
2016 has been a year of active portfolio management, as we continue with our strategy to transform SPDI into a leading London listed property company focused on selected South East European countries. In early 2017, our Company secured both a profitable exit from its main Ukraine income producing asset (Terminal Brovary) and a cash generating agreement based on the departure of the main tenant in its Romanian logistics terminal (the Innovations Park). The result of the two deals was to generate substantial cash and profits, albeit with a reduction of the income producing capacity of the Company at the same time. Finalising these deals took up most of 2016 and, as a result, the Company not only had to wait both for the cash inflow to be realised, but, more importantly, to roll out the next steps of our growth strategy that were to follow completion of the two deals. With the two deals completed, we are now ready for 2017 and beyond and look forward to the remainder of the year with optimism.
Underpinning our confidence is the continuing progress being made by the markets in which the Company is active. In 2016, Romania maintained its position as the fastest growing economy of the European Union and saw property prices rise across all sectors. While property development picked up for the first time since the crisis that hit Europe in 2008/9, the Company managed to sell an increased number of non-core residential assets as the South Eastern European property market improved markedly.
Greece experienced a normalisation of its economic indices along with its relations with its lenders (the EU, the ECB and the IMF) hinting to a possible pick up of the economic cycle that has been lacking in recent years. Meanwhile, Ukraine's economy proved resilient despite relations with Russia remaining tense. The local residential market in particular saw a substantial pick-up in development activity.
In addition to an increased pace of sales of non-core residential units in both Romania and Bulgaria, the Company fully let the Brovary terminal, the occupancy of which had been impacted by the war and the resulting 70% + depreciation of the local currency (UAH) in Ukraine, and eventually succeeded in selling it for a substantial profit. On the other hand, it was unable to market the space vacated by Nestle in the Terminal Innovations Logistics Park in Bucharest due to complications with the lease termination deal linked with the lending bank. Ultimately, the Company agreed with Nestle to effect their departure in August 2016, at a fee equal to eighteen months' rent. However, the extended period it took for the lending bank to sign off on the deal meant marketing the Innovation's empty space was not possible during the year. In parallel, a bigger deal with Blue House, the property private equity group from whom SPDI acquired two buildings in 2015, was shelved. Although SPDI had also secured an option to buy the remaining stake of the property bought in 2015 in Bulgaria, the Company decided not to exercise that option and to return the 20% stake in the Sofia office building Autounion, choosing to consolidate its assets in the faster growing Romania instead.
Finally, the Company continued generating value from its existing assets via refinancings, including the Praktiker let property in Romania. Here the tenant agreed to extend its lease by five additional years to 2025, while the lending bank agreed to a refinancing scheme that extends the maturity of the loan, and reduces the annual amortisation by ~70%.
2016 saw SPDI consolidate and prepare for the next phase of growth in 2017 and beyond. Despite the impressive results of the last three years, there is much more to go for, particularly in growing our net operating income to where we want it to be. SPDI's Directors and Management remain focussed on achieving this so that 2017 can be yet another trend setting year for SPDI.
Best regards,
Lambros G. Anagnostopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
3. Management Report
3.1. Corporate Overview & Financial Performance
In 2016 the Company's management focused on executing a) the profitable sale of its logistics Terminal Brovary in Ukraine and b) the cash generating termination of Nestle's lease agreement for its logistics Innovations Terminal. In parallel, the Company picked up the pace of disposing of non-core assets to take advantage of rising market prices; restructured the operations and financing of core assets to generate further value; and prepared the ground for the next phase of growth by creating a strong pipeline of potential acquisitions.
The political instability in Ukraine appears to have tapered off, even though the country still experiences some war like conditions on its border with Russia in the East. As the economy demonstrated signs of improvement, the Company not only managed to fully let its main logistics asset in the country (which it later sold) but also entertained sale proposals with a view to reducing its presence in this region of South East Europe which has been in constant turmoil since 2014.
Greece continues to be in an adverse economic situation of austerity and debt. As the current staff review1 has been successfully completed in mid-June 2017, the ensuing agreement with the EU, the IMF and the ESM will facilitate the country's return to economic normality that will allow GDP growth. Should the current debt be reduced in terms of the Net Present Value sometime in the near future, this will further enhance the potential for growth and will stimulate the country's productive force after 10 years of recession during which 30% of the GDP has been lost.
During 2016, the Company proceeded with capitalizing various shareholder loans that have been provided by itself and its minority partners to Green Lake in the past.
At the same time, the Company devoted significant time and effort in restructuring its debt to long term, an effort that is expected to bear fruits within 2017, while the sale of Terminal Brovary will result in further deleveraging of the Company. At the same time, the said sale will bring the annual average cost of servicing the debt down to ~4.7% as the EBRD loan was the most expensive loan for the Company.
Going forward, the said transaction will also facilitate the simplification of the annual financial reporting as the Ukrainian foreign exchange variation (and to a far lesser degree the EUR/USD one) that has been having a considerable effect on the annual results will practically be taken out of the equation.
In 2016, the Company continued optimizing its corporate structure by merging or closing down low activity SPV corporate entities, an effort that will continue in 2017.
Taking advantage of its recently installed new ERP system, based on Microsoft Dynamics (Navision), the Company expects 2017 to show both the real-time monitoring of income and expenses across all countries as well as a reduction in operating expenses related to such tasks.
As management was focused on executing the two main deals, the sale of Terminal Brovary and closing the Nestle departure from the Innovations Park, and in view of the pending reduction in Net Operating Income as a result of the former, it allocated time to plan for a more efficient cost structure. Being active in four countries, registered in a fifth (Cyprus) and listed in a sixth one (UK), the Company has a cost base that can be deemed to be misaligned with the size of its property asset portfolio. As such Management, together with the Board, planned and commissioned a restructuring plan that would see the corporate costs of the Company drop in 2017 by ~30% vis a vis 2015 to no more than 2m. A number of senior executives decided to contribute to such effort by deferring part of their salary, while the directors decided to relinquish their own. Consequently, the Company continues to benefit from high quality human assets despite its income pool shrinking following the sale of its key income generating asset.
The Company enjoys the support of a large number of active experienced directors who have been guiding the Company without receiving any monetary remuneration.
SPDI increased operating income by ~10% in 2016, even though its primary Ukrainian asset, Terminal Brovary, was partially empty in the first quarter of the year. An increase in non-core asset sales as well as the settlement with Nestle for breaking its contract at Innovations warehouse, more than compensated for such lost income, while EoS Business Park in Romania and GED warehouse in Greece recorded stable income. The Company also managed to extend the Praktiker lease for another 5 years, stabilising the asset, albeit at a lower annual rental income. As a result, the Company's annual operating income2 (including non-core asset sales) increased by ~8% to 6.4m in 2016 compared with 5.9m in 2015.
In terms of the income stemming from SPDI's core income producing assets, the Company recorded ~6m including the Nestle break fee (of an aggregate ~1.7 or 18 months of rental income plus 3 months guarantee) vs 5.2m in 2015.
EBITDA from operations remained at the same levels with 2015 to ~2.5m in 2016, mainly as a result of the Nestle break fee as well as of the reduced corporate and property costs and even though the Company has lost its income from Autounion.
Interest costs were reduced by 16% to ~3.2m vs ~3.7m in 2015 and are expected to further decrease towards ~2.5m following completion of the Terminal Brovary sale and the ensuing repayment of the EBRD ~12m debt which will bring the average debt servicing cost to ~4.7% in 2017.
[1]Current staff review is the official designation of the paper prepared by the staff of the 3 institutions that is submitted to Eurogroup for approval.
2 The operating income does not include the % participation by the Company of the operating income of the properties that the Company maintains a minority participation in, which is reported as income from associates, but includes net income resulting from on-going sales of residential assets (sales income minus the cost of the asset sold).
EUR
2016
2015
Rental, Utilities, Management & Sale of electricity Income
6.070.940
5.448.960
Income from Sale of Asset less Cost of properties sold
283.934
537.560
Income from Operations of Investments
6.354.874
5.986.520
Asset operating expenses
(992.441)
(1.124.583)
Net Operating Income from Investments
5.362.433
4.861.937
Share of profits from associates (ex revaluation)
247.720
166.863
Net Income from Available for Sale assets (ex revaluation)
(485.529)
485.529
Total Income
5.124.624
5.514.329
Administration expenses
(2.614.188)
(3.013.942)
Operating Result (EBITDA)
2.510.436
2.500.387
Finance costs, net
(3.181.625)
(3.771.100)
Income tax expense
(174.315)
(80.188)
Operating Result after finance and tax expenses for the year
(845.504)
(1.350.901)
Other income / (expenses), net
(1.304.304)
653.856
Other finance (costs) / income and interest write off
595.917
(603.495)
Gain realized on acquisition of subsidiaries
-
2.181.834
Fair Value (Losses) from investments
(36.549)
(6.935.306)
Disposal of Autounion
(206.491)
Foreign exchange losses, net
(1.700.333)
(10.659.602)
Result for the year
(3.497.264)
(16.713.614)
Excluding a) the revaluation losses attributable mostly to the situation in Ukraine, b) the foreign exchange losses (related to the EBRD Terminal Brovary loan or the intercompany loans that have been affected on paper by the devaluation of the UAH) and c) any one off gains/losses, costs or impairments/provisions related to the properties acquired during the previous period the table above compares the performance of the last 2 operating periods with operating result after finance expenses and tax being improved by 37% from minus 1.3m to a negative 850k.
3.2. Property Holdings
The Company's portfolio at year end consists of commercial income producing and residential properties in Romania, Greece, Bulgaria and Ukraine as well as land plots in Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania.
Commercial Property
Location
Key Features
GED Logistics Terminal
Athens, Greece
Gross Leasable Area:
17,756 sqm
Anchor Tenant:
Kuehne + Nagel and GE Dimitriou SA
Occupancy Rate:
100%
EOS Business Park
Bucharest, Romania
Gross Leasable Area:
3,386 sqm
Anchor Tenant:
Danone Romania lease runs to 2026
Occupancy Rate:
100%
Praktiker Craiova
Craiova, Romania
Gross Leasable Area:
9,385 sqm
Anchor Tenant:
Praktiker lease runs to 2025
Occupancy Rate:
100%
Delenco (SPDI has a 24.35% interest)
Bucharest, Romania
Gross Leasable Area:
10,280 sqm
Anchor Tenant:
ANCOM (Romanian telecoms regulator)
Occupancy Rate:
100%
Innovations Terminal Logistic Park
Bucharest, Romania
Gross Leasable Area:
16,570 sqm
Anchor Tenant:
Aquila srl (large Romanian logistics operator)
Occupancy Rate:
~60% (25% at year end)
Terminal Brovary
Kiev, Ukraine
Gross Leasable Area:
49,180 sqm
(Sale completed in January 2017)
Anchor Tenant:
Rozetka UA (leading Ukrainian internet retailer)
Occupancy Rate:
100%
Land & Residential Assets
Location
Key Features
Bela Logistic Centre
Odessa, Ukraine
Plot of land (~ th. sqm):
224
Kiyanovskiy Lane
Kiev, Ukraine
Plot of land (~ th. sqm):
6
Tsymlyanskiy Lane
Kiev, Ukraine
Plot of land (~ th. sqm):
4
Balabino project
Zaporozhye, Ukraine
Plot of land (~ th. sqm):
264
Rozny Lane
Kiev, Ukraine
Plot of land (~ th. sqm):
420
Pantelimon Lake
Bucharest, Romania
Plot of land (~ th. sqm):
40
Boyana Land
Sofia, Bulgaria
Plot of land (~ th. sqm):
20
Green Lake land (SPDI has a ~44% interest)
Bucharest, Romania
Plot of land (~ th. sqm):
40
Romfelt, Linda, Monaco, Blooming, Green Lake, Boyana
Romania & Bulgaria
Sold units during 2016:
62
Romfelt, Monaco,Blooming, Green Lake, Boyana
Romania & Bulgaria
Available units (end 2016):
166
Autounion consists of 19,476 sqm of gross leasable office area, situated in a prime business area near the International Airport of Sofia. The BREEAM-certified building was completed in 2008 and is fully leased to Eurohold, one of the largest Bulgarian insurance companies, until 2027. The Company has returned its 20% holding to the seller Bluehouse Capital as part of settling the amounts owning under the redeemable convertible shares issued to Bluehouse Capital following the acquisition of Praktiker in 2015. The Company is still in negotiation with Bluehouse Capital as to whether any further amount is payable and the method of payment.
Linda Residence is a residential complex located in Bucharest, Sector 3, close to subway transportation which connects the project to all areas in Bucharest in less than 30 minutes, where the Company owned 22 apartments (2,165 sqm) at the end of 2015. During 2016, the Company sold all of the apartments with the proceeds from the sale being ~660,000 and repaid the associated debt at a 26% discount which generated a net cash flow for the Company of ~450,000.
In 2016, the Company's accredited valuers, namely CBRE Ukraine for the Ukrainian Assets, and Real Act for the Romanian, Bulgarian and Greek Assets remained appointed. The valuations have been carried out by the appraisers on the basis of Market Value in accordance with the current Practice Statements contained within the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ("RICS") Valuation - Professional Standards (2014) (the "Red Book") and is also compliant with the International Valuation Standards (IVS).
At the year-end, and following the increase in the pace of selling non-core assets, the Company's participation in property assets was valued at ~100m. Excluding Terminal Brovary which was successfully sold early 2017, the remaining assets are valued at ~85m. It should be noted that in most cases the fair value of the Company's properties has increased as a result of improving market conditions while the decrease of the Innovations valuation due to its high vacancy at year end was countered by the recognition of Terminal Brovary at its agreed sale value.
In recent years, following the successful implementation of the Company's strategy, SPDI's portfolio became even more diversified in terms of geography as well as asset class. At the end of the reporting period, taking into account the % participation in the properties that the Company holds directly, Romania is the prime country of operations (47%) in terms of Gross Asset Value, which following the sale of Terminal Brovary has increased further to 55% of the Company's GAV with the exposure to Ukraine being reduced to 14%.
Gross Asset Value
EURm/%
2016 (ex Brovary)
2016
Ukraine
12
14%
27
27%
Greece
17
19%
17
17%
Romania
46
55%
46
47%
Bulgaria
10
12%
10
10%
Total
85
100%
100
100%
In respect of the Company's rental income generation capacity, Romania is the prime source with 51%. Excluding Terminal Brovary in the Ukraine, NOI sources are split between Greece (34%) and Romania (66%).
Annualised Net Operating Income**
EURm
2016*
2016
2015
2014
2013
Ukraine
0,0
0%
1,3
23%
1,8
25%
2,4
40%
2,7
100%
Greece
1,5
34%
1,5
26%
1,5
21%
1,5
25%
Romania
2,8
66%
2,8
51%
3,2
45%
2,1
35%
Bulgaria
0,0
0%
0,0
0%
0,6
8%
0%
Total
4,3
100%
5,5
100%
7,0
100%
6,0
100%
2,7
100%
2016* figure excludes Terminal Brovary
**Annualised Net Operating Income includes NOI from Terminal Brovary logistics, Innovations logistics, GED logistics park, EOS office building, Praktiker retail center, Residential units as well as Delenco office building (in which the Company has ~24.35% participation)
The table below summarises the main financial position of each of the Company's assets (representing the Company's participation in each asset) at the end of the reporting period.
2016
m
Property
Country
GAV*
Debt (principal)*
NAV
Innovations
Rom
11,0
7,3
3,7
Eos
Rom
6,9
4,8
2,1
Delenco
Rom
6,1
0,8
5,2
Praktiker
Rom
7,5
4,5
3,0
GED logistics
Gr
16,5
11,7
4,8
Terminal Brovary
Ukr
14,9
11,6
3,3
Residential units
Rom & Bul
11,4
7,1
4,3
Land banking
Rom & Ukr & Bul
25,9
6,2
19,7
Total Value
100,1
54
46
Other balance sheet items, net **
-7,3
Net Asset Value total
38,9
Mcap 31/12/2016 (Share price at 0,15)
15,8
Mcap 26/6/2017 (Share price at 0,20)
21,4
Discount as of the reporting date vs NAV 31/12/2016
-59%
* Reflects the Company's participation at each asset
**Refer to balance sheet and related notes of the financial statements
The Net Equity attributable to the shareholders as at 31 December 2016 stood at ~38.9m vs 42.5m in 2015, with the decrease attributed mostly to one off items for the Company. Following the sale of Terminal Brovary, the highest income generating property asset, the Company has now fewer income producing assets than in 2016 generating less income than in 2016. The Company has an operational structure capable of managing many more assets and needs to grow its property base accordingly.
The NAV per share as at 31 December 2016 stood at GBP 0.37 and the discount of the Market Value vis a vis the Company's NAV increased to 59% at year end.
3.3. Financial and Risk Management
The Group's overall bank principal debt exposure at the end of the reporting period was ~53m (including only property assets fully owned by the Company) and comprised the following:
a) 11.6m construction debt due to EBRD in respect of Terminal Brovary. This loan is denominated in US$ and stands at ~$12m at the end of the reporting period. This debt was taken out of the Company's balance sheet as the sale of Terminal Brovary was effected in January 2017.
b) 3.8m finance lease of the EOS business park with Alpha Bank Leasing Romania and a 1m facility received by First Phase from Alpha Bank Romania.
c) 7.3m finance lease of the Innovations park with Bank of Piraeus Romania.
d) 11.7m debt financing of the GED Logistics park and photovoltaic with Eurobank.
e) 4.5m debt financing of the Praktiker Craiova with Marfin Bank Romania.
f) 7.1m being the Company's portion on the residential portfolio debt financing.
g) 6.2m being the Company's portion on land plot related debt financing in Romania and Bulgaria.
Overall, the Group's Loan to Value ratio at the end of 2016 stood at 46%.
Throughout 2016 the Company focused on managing and preserving liquidity through cash flow optimisation so as to secure the Company's future. With the sale of Terminal Brovary and the closure of the Nestle / Bank of Piraeus negotiation for the break of the former's contract at Innovation, the Company is to focus more on expanding its asset base so as to establish growth.
3.4. 2017 and beyond
At the start of 2017, SPDI effected the closing of the two major deals it pursued last year. As a result, it has less involvement in Ukraine and generates less operating income overall. Consequently 2017 is the year that SPDI will focus on picking up its growth pace, as was evident in 2014/15, in order to pursue the shareholders' and directors' vision to become a large institutional and professionally managed regional property company. With the directors and management committed to succeeding, in an environment that shows signs of substantial improvement, 2017, promises to be the year of breakthrough, during which SPDI will manage to realise the opportunities it has identified.
4. Regional Economic Developments 1
4.1. Romania
Economic growth in Romania accelerated further, from 3.8% in 2015 to 4.8% in 2016, amongst the highest in the European Union (EU), on the back of domestic demand. The contribution of private consumption to growth was higher than expected, on the back of improved income prospects driven by low inflation and wage hikes, as well as fiscal easing. Consumption will be pushed further up by the wage hike for the entire health sector and cut in employees' social security contribution by mid-2017. Private investments had a positive contribution to growth, on the back of historically low cost of funding and improved industrial confidence and this continues into 2017. Government spending is likely to remain subdued due to the end of the previous EU-funding period, despite higher staff costs. Meanwhile, slightly improved economic prospects of Romania's trade partners should support further net exports. Overall, growth is forecasted to reach 3.8% in 2017.
In terms of risks the focus has now shifted to the budget execution, which may put the government on a collision course with EU institutions. The consolidated government balance in cash terms switched to a marginal deficit in February down from a marginal surplus in January 2017 with total revenues down by -1.4% yoy in Jan-Feb compared to the full year target of +13.9% a trend which may continue as further tax cuts have come into force since the beginning of the year. At the same time, total expenditures have started expanding as the budget implementation incorporated the ruling coalition's electoral program for further generous hikes. According to the latest IMF forecast, the fiscal deficit is expected to increase to 3.7% of GDP in 2017 and further up to 3.9% in 2018.
The National Bank of Romaniastands out in the region for proactively encouraging NPL sales and write-offs. Also, previous threats to financial stability from potentially damaging laws have lessened after recent decisions of the constitutional court. While overall credit growth has been sluggish, mortgage lending has grown primarily due to the government'sPrima Casaguarantee program.
Romania has made considerable gains in the fight against corruption. Lower corruption and strong institutions are associated with multiple economic benefits: it helps raise tax collections, improve the allocation of scarce public resources, and attract both domestic and foreign investment. Maintaining the momentum will require effective implementation of the national anti-corruption strategy, preventing conflict of interest in public procurement, and strengthening the management of seized assets.
1 Sources: World Bank Group, Eurostat, EBRD, National Bank of Greece, Elstat, Eurobank Research, and Economic Research Division, National Institute of Statistics- Romania, National Statistical Institute -Republic of Bulgaria, National Institute of Statistics - Ukraine, SigmaBleyzer.
Macroeconomic data and forecasts
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016e
GDP (EUR bn)
131,8
142,2
149,3
160
170
Population (mn)
20
19,9
19,9
19,9
19,9
Real GDP (y-o-y %)
0,7
3,4
2,9
3,8
4,8
CPI (average, y-o-y %)
3,4
4
1,1
-0,7
-1,6
Unemployment rate (%)
7
7,1
6,8
6,7
5,9
Net FDI (EUR bn)
2,2
2,6
2,5
3,0
3,9
Sources : IMF, National Sources, Eurobank EFG, Eurostat, EBRD
4.2. Bulgaria
Following a 3.6% nominal growth in 2015, driven by net exports, the Bulgarian economy grew by 3.4% in 2016, with a shift of growth drivers towards domestic demand. While private consumption grew on the back of 10.5% in minimum wage increase as of January 2016 and better labour market conditions, government spending remained subdued due to transition to the new EU funds programming period. In 2017, domestic demand will remain as the driver of growth, supported by improved income prospects, on the back of almost 9.5% hike in minimum wages and wage improvement for teachers as of 2017, as well as lower cost of funding, on the back of financial sector stabilization. However, the contribution of net exports to growth will remain limited due to strong domestic demand. Overall, growth is expected to stand above 3.0% in 2017.
Bulgaria's external and fiscal position is strong, the banking sector capital position is solid and the buffers (fiscal and foreign exchange reserves) are sizeable. Budget execution outperformed the target by a wide margin in 2016 (+1.6% of GDP surplus vs. a target of a - 2.0% deficit). The current account balance is in surplus for the fourth consecutive year. Sustained labor market improvement coupled with positive real wage growth supported final consumption recovery throughout 2016. The unemployment rate declined further to 7.1% in 2016 as the economy adds new jobs in the areas of specialized services. Eurobank's GDP growth forecast for 2017 stands currently at 3.3%, above the recently released BNB quarterly economic review forecast of 2.8%.
Macroeconomic data and forecasts
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016e
GDP (EUR bn)
39,7
41
42
44
46,5
Population (mn)
7,3
7,3
7,2
7,3
7,3
Real GDP (y-o-y %)
0,8
0,9
1,7
2,9
3,4
CPI (average, y-o-y %)
3
1,4
-1,6
-1,1
-0,8
Unemployment rate (%)
12,3
12,9
11,5
10
7,1
Net FDI (EUR bn)
1,2
1,1
1,2
1,6
0,7
Sources : IMF, National Sources, Eurobank EFG, Eurostat
4.3. Greece
The Greek economy experienced a marginal nominal GDP drop in 2016, partly as a result of base effects from the upturn in consumer spending in the first half of 2015. The only positive signs in 2016 have been the contribution of gross fixed capital formation to growth and the yet record year for tourism with tourist arrivals growing 7.6% yoy but other parts of the national accounts, including private consumption, government consumption and net exports, turned downwards again.
Regarding Greece's 2017 growth outlook, it is surrounded by a very high degree of uncertainty, not least because of the delays encountered in reaching a staff level agreement on the 2nd programme review. In any case, the markets are growing increasingly concerned about the future and the uncertainty has already started to take its toll on the domestic economy. Therefore, a swift agreement with official creditors is key for averting a renewed deterioration in domestic economic conditions, amid heightening market jitters ahead of the heavy debt service payments falling due in July 2017. Against this backdrop, current forecasts for real GDP growth this year fall within the 1.5%-2.0% range, contingent on the assumed timeline for securing an agreement on the pending programme review.
Macroeconomic data and forecasts
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016e
GDP (EUR bn)
193,4
182,1
179,1
176
177
Population (mn)
11,1
11
11
10,9
10,9
Real GDP (y-o-y %)
-6,6
-3,9
0,7
-0,2
-0,1
CPI (average, y-o-y %)
3
-0,9
-1,4
-1,7
0
Unemployment rate (%)
24,5
27,5
26,6
24,6
23,4
Net FDI (EUR bn)
1,35
1,6
1
0
0
Sources : IMF, National Sources, Eurobank EFG, European Commission, EBRD
4.4. Ukraine
Ukraine's economy experienced growth in 2016 after around 16% cumulative real GDP contraction in the past two years. However, the pace of recovery was slower than anticipated amid weak reform momentum in the aftermath of a government reshuffle as well as lack of foreign investment. Helped by a low comparison base of the previous year, GDP grew by an estimated 0.8% yoy in the first half of 2016. Inflation declined (from 48.7% yoy in 2015 to 7.9% yoy in September 2016) on the back of exchange rate stabilisation, subdued domestic demand and prudent fiscal and monetary policies.
After a year-long delay, the IMF completed the second programme review on 14 September 2016 and released a US$ 1 billion tranche. This helped to restore calm in the foreign exchange market and cleared the way for international assistance from other donors. Tight capital controls introduced in 2014-2015 remain mostly in place, although the National Bank of Ukraine continued their gradual relaxation. EBRD forecasts GDP growth for 2017 at 2.0%.
Macroeconomic data and forecasts
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
GDP (USD bn)
176,2
177,4
127,6
98
93,3
Population (mn)
45,6
45,5
42,7
42,5
42,5
Real GDP (y-o-y %)
0,2
0
-6
-9,9
2,3
CPI (average, y-o-y %)
0,6
-0,2
24,9
43,3
12,4
Unemployment rate (%)
7,5
7,4
10,5
9,4
9,7
Net FDI (USD bn)
6,6
3,3
0,2
2,3
3,2
Sources : IMF, National Sources, European Commission, Oxford Economics, SigmaBleyzer, EBRD
5. Real Estate Market Developments 1
5.1. Romania
2016 maintained a comfortable market liquidity, marking a total investment volume of 910m, up from 820m in 2015. Although the growing investment activity has already put pressure on pricing, the risk-return yield that Romania offers remains very attractive both by Eurozone and CEE standards. The current yield levels are 7.5% for office, 7% for retail and slightly below 9% for industrial.
New deliveries of industrial spaces during 2015 stood at 150,000 sqm, and the market remained very bullish in 2016 as well. During 2016, new deliveries stood at 350,000 sqm, of which 60% were in Bucharest. By early 2017, the total stock of industrial space stood at 3,000,000 sqm.
Total take-up of industrial spaces during 2016 stood at 350,000 sqm, of which approximately 60,000 sqm were geared towards speculative developments. The largest generator of demand is the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector (in the past 2 years, their demand reached approx. 200,000 sqm in the main cities of Romania), followed by e-commerce, electro-IT companies, and logistics companies. The vacancy rate in Bucharest has decreased to 2% by the end of 2016 (down from 5% in the previous year), while the vacancy rate for the rest of the country stood at 5%. This decline in the vacancy rate is remarkable when taking into account the large volume of new deliveries. Market rates for logistics remained broadly unchanged during 2016, ranging between 3.8 /sqm and 4.25 /sqm.
The stock of modern office spaces in Bucharest reached 2.1m sqm, after registering new deliveries of 230,000 sqm during 2016. In fact, the volume of new deliveries marks the fastest pace of expansion since 2009 and is 112% more than the yearly average of deliveries in the post-crisis period.
1 Sources : Danos Research, Eurobank, Jones Lang LaSalle, DTZ Research, CBRE Research, Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, MBL Research.
In terms of geographical distribution, the highest contributors to the stock are Floreasca-Barbu Vacarescu (42% of total deliveries), Dimitrie Pompeiu (26% of total deliveries) and the Central West Area (24% of total deliveries). In total, these zones accounted for 92% of the total deliveries in the market.
Total take-up in the market for 2016 reached 369,000 sqm, up by 52% from the previous year. IT and BPO/SSC (Business Process Outsourcing and Shared Service Center) were the main drivers behind this expansion and accounted for a total of 50% of the transactions. It is clear that tenants continue to have the upper-hand. Net take-up during 2016 reached 166,600 sqm, which covers 73% of the area delivered to the market in the same period. We expect supply to continue outpacing demand during 2017 as well, which will invariably increase competition in the market.
Rental rates for Class A office space are ranging from 10/sqm/month in North Pipera to 18/sqm/month in a prime CBD like Piata Victoriei.
2016 saw the delivery of a series of new retail projects, with Bucharest acting as the main point of attention for developers. Total deliveries of new stock stood at 240,000 sqm of GLA, out of which Bucharest accounted for more than 40%.
There are no new projects announced for delivery in Bucharest during 2017 - 2018. Within this period, we expect the existing shopping centers to focus on consolidating their market position in order to maximize the centers' attraction. Several shopping centers already announced extensions aimed at creating additional space for anchor tenants and/or entertainment areas.
Overall, Bucharest's ratio of retail stock increased from 573 sqm per 1,000 capita in 2015 and currently stands at 626 sqm per 1,000 capita, however still behind the CEE markets.
Rent levels remained broadly unchanged (55-65/sqm/month) in 2016, as the market was able to absorb organically the newly released supply in retail centers. Although the performance of the retailers continued to increase in 2016, they were rather conservative during the negotiation process and signed contracts for constant base rent levels, compensating with turnover rents in the case of very successful locations.
2016 was the best year in terms of residential market performance in the past 10 years, continuing a trend that began in 2015, when the market showed clear signs of revival. The apartment supply in Bucharest has decreased to 7,000-8,000 units, 35% lower than in 2015, and most of this is represented by projects finalized before 2015. There was a 20% increase in deliveries in 2016.
Most demand is still generated through the Prima Casa program, for mass market dwellings, however due to economic improvements and wage growth, there is also increased demand in the mid-market segment. In addition, in 2016 there was a clear switch of preferences towards new apartments rather than older ones. Second-hand apartments still account for the majority of transactions, as their locations and general infrastructure are often preferable to new apartments and they are generally more affordable.
Prices started to pick up in Bucharest, especially for old apartments, although prices for new apartments were relatively stable at 800-1,000/usable sqm for mass market apartments and 1,000-1,700/usable sqm for mid-market apartments.
5.2. Bulgaria
The total value of completed investment deals in 2016 was slightly above 262m. The biggest share of investment volume involved hotels (27%), followed by industrial and logistics space (20%), the third position is split between office and retail properties (18%).
Total stock of class A and B office space in nearing the 2,000,000 sqm mark, expected to be surpassed in 2017. Vacancy rate is 10-12% as the take up rate has increased in 2016, due to demand from IT and the services sectors. Rental levels remain stable at 12-13/sqm from class A buildings and 7-8 for class B. As another 115-150,000 sqm of class A building are coming to the market, rents may phase a downward pressure throughout 2017, but as demand is strong, such reduction will be temporary.
In 2016 Sofia residential market experienced a 5% increase in the number of completed residential projects. Total supply reached 7,048 units (apartments, row or single houses), concentrated in 57 projects. The neighborhoods in the southern parts of Sofia and at the foot of the Vitosha Mountain remained the most popular.
The trend towards pre-sales continued over the year. The share of these transactions grew significantly from 37% in 2015 to 57% in 2016. Insufficient supply of completed quality residential product saw this pre-sale proportion grow. The higher level of comfort that buyers now have when buying real estate from experienced developers added to the momentum.
Asking prices for mid-plus and high-end residential units registered a 9% yoy growth in 2016. These were in the range of 900 - 1,550 per sqm including VAT, depending on the characteristics of the compound and the specific negotiated terms.
5.3. Greece
The markets are under strain due to the ongoing uncertainty in which they operate, as a result of the protracted negotiations for the completion of the 2nd review of the bailout programme as well as the sharp increase in the tax burden in 2017. This is reflected in the weakening of the economic climate and the sharp drop in consumer confidence, in February 2017.
The industrial market in Greece had a relatively good year in spite of the weak economic climate. According to the latest study of National Bank of Greece, the logistics sector proved resilient in the crisis bringing its contribution to GDP to 2.9% in 2016 from 2.5% in 2008 and showing signs of convergence with European standards.
Prime rents were stable in Q1 2017 at 4.0/sqm/month with significant increase in demand for high quality space which is in major shortage especially of large warehouses that meet the requirements of occupiers in terms of quality.
Focusing on the future outlook of the industry, the momentum would be maintained and demand for industry services is expected to grow over the next five years (based on increased trend of outsourcing). At the same time, expected favorable impact of a series of external factors that would act as accelerators for the industry over the next five years - mainly participation in wider networks 4PL and the upscale presence of COSCO.
5.4. Ukraine
2016 was characterised by an increase in the number of office lease transactions in Grade and business centers. Due to a steady increase in the demand for high quality office spaces vacancy levels dropped by 3,1% compared to the previous year.
Some of the main trends for the warehouse market in Kyiv region in 2016 were: a mild growth in demand among tenants, a slight increase in the number of large purchase deals, as well as a moderate reduction in vacancy rates and their stabilization.
6. Property Assets
6.1. GED Logistics center, Athens Greece
The 17,756 sqm complex that consists of industrial and office space is situated on a 44,268 sqm land plot in the West Attica Industrial Area (Aspropyrgos). It is located at exit 4 of Attiki Odos (the Athens ring road) and is 20 minutes from the port of Piraeus (where COSCO runs a container port handling ~4m containers a year) and the National Road connecting Athens to the north of the country. The roof of the warehouse buildings house a photovoltaic park of 1,000KWp.
The buildings are characterized by high construction quality and state-of-the-art security measures. The complex includes 100 car parking spaces, as well as two central gateways (south and west).
The complex at the end of 2016 is 100% occupied, with the major tenant (approximately 70%) being the German transportation and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel.
6.2. EOS Business Park - Danone headquarters, Romania
The park consists of 5,000 sqm of land including a class "A" office building of 3,386 sqm GLA and 90 parking places. It is located next to the Danone factory, in the North-Eastern part of Bucharest with access to the Colentina Road and the Fundeni Road. The Park is very close to Bucharest's ring road and the DN 2 national road (E60 and E85) and is also served by public transportation. The park is highly energy efficient.
The Company acquired the office building in November 2014. The complex is fully let to Danone Romania, the French multinational food company, until 2026.
6.3. Praktiker Retail Center, Romania
The retail park consists of 21,860 sqm of land including a retail BigBox of 9,385 sqm GLA and 280 parking places. It is located in Craiova, on one of the main arteries of the city, along with most of the DIY companies. Craiova is an important city for the Romanian automotive industry as Ford bought the Daewoo facilities in 2007 and produces two of its models from there. Ford is committed to continue investing and it is completing a brand new engine production facility.
As at year-end, the complex is fully let to Praktiker Romania, a regional DIY retailer, until 2020 and the Company negotiated the extension of the Praktiker lease agreement until December 2025 for an annual rent of ~600,000, which was effected in July 2016. SPDI renegotiated the outstanding debt facility in H1 2016 and managed the outflows to match the timing and magnitude of the inflows.
6.4. Delenco office building, Romania
The property is a 10,280 sqm office building, which consists of two underground levels, a ground floor and ten above-ground floors. The building is strategically located in the very centre of Bucharest, close to three main squares of the city: Unirii, Alba Iulia and Muncii, only 300m from the metro station.
The Company acquired 24.35% of the property in May 2015. At the end of 2016, the building is 100% let, with ANCOM (the Romanian Telecommunications Regulator) being the anchor tenant (70% of GLA).
6.5. Innovations Logistics Park, Romania
The Park incorporates approximately 8,470 sqm of multipurpose warehousing space, 6,395 sqm of cold storage and 1,705 sqm of office space. It is located in the area of Clinceni, south west of Bucharest centre, 200m from the city's ring road and 6km from Bucharest-Pitesti (A1) highway. Its construction was completed in 2008 and was tenant specific. It comprises four separate warehouses, two of which offer cold storage.
The Company signed with Nestle Ice Cream an agreement vacating the premises, in July 2016. Such agreement was effected in August 2016 for a 1.4m cash settlement payable by Nestle, which represents approximately 18 months of rent plus the three months' rental guarantee deposits and certain fixed assets that Nestle had installed in the premises. At the same time, the Company was in extensive discussions through 2016 with the lender of the property, Piraeus Bank Leasing, in order to review the sale and leaseback agreement following the settlement with Nestle finally managing to strike an agreement in February 2017. Based on the amended agreement the Innovations Park is subject to a sale and lease Back for a period of nine years and during this period SPDI is free to lease out spaces of the Innovations Park at its own discretion. In April 2017, the Company signed a lease agreement with Aquila srl, a large Romanian logistics operator, for 5,740 sqm of ambient space in the warehouse, which produces an annual rent payable by Aquila of~300,000. As at the issuance date of this report the terminal is 60% leased.
6.6. Terminal Brovary Logistic Park, Ukraine
The Brovary Logistic Park consists of a 49,180 sqm GLA Class A warehouse and associated office space. The building has large facades to the Brovary ring road, at the intersection of the Brovary (-95/-01 highway) and Borispol ring roads. It is located 10 km from the Kiev city border and 5 km from Borispol international airport.
The building is divided into six independent sections (each at least 6,400 sqm), with internal clear ceiling of 12m height and industrial flooring constructed with an anti-dust overlay quartz finish. The terminal accommodates 90 parking spaces for cars and trucks, as well as 24 hour security.
In May 2016 the Company fully leased the warehouse space to Rozetka UA, the leading Ukrainian internet retailer. In September 2016, the Company signed a sale and purchase agreement with Temania Enterprises Ltd (company related to Rozetka UA) for the sale of its Terminal Brovary warehouse at a gross asset value of over US$16 million (before the deduction of the outstanding EBRD). The sale was completed successfully at the end of January 2017, generating for the Company a net cash inflow of over US$3m.
6.7. Residential portfolio
Romfelt Plaza (Doamna Ghica), Bucharest, Romania
Romfelt Plaza is a residential complex located in Bucharest, Sector 2, relatively close to the city center, easily accessible by public transport and nearby supporting facilities and green areas.
During 2016 two units were sold and at the end of 2016, 18 apartments were available while 13 of them were rented, indicating an occupancy rate of 72%.
Monaco Towers, Bucharest, Romania
Monaco Towers is a residential complex located in South Bucharest, Sector 4, enjoying good car access due to the large boulevards, public transportation, and a shopping mall (Sun Plaza) reachable within a short driving distance or easily accessible by subway.
During 2016 four units were sold and at the end of 2016, 22 apartments were available while 9 of them were rented, indicating an occupancy rate of 41%.
Blooming House, Bucharest, Romania
Blooming House is a residential development project located in Bucharest, Sector 3, a residential area with the biggest development and property value growth in Bucharest, offering a number of supporting facilities such as access to Vitan Mall, kindergartens, caf, schools and public transportation (both bus and tram).
During 2016 seven units were sold and at the end of 2016, 15 apartments were available while 6 of them were rented, indicating an occupancy rate of 40%.
Green Lake, Bucharest, Romania
A residential compound of 40,500 sqm GBA, which consists of apartments and villas, situated on the banks of Grivita Lake, in the northern part of the Romanian capital - the only residential property in Bucharest with a 200 meter frontage to a lake. The compound also includes facilities such as one of Bucharest's leading private schools (International School for Primary Education), outdoor sports courts and a mini-market. Additionally Green Lake includes land plots totaling 40,360 sqm. SPDI owns ~43% of this property asset portfolio.
At the end of 2015 the portfolio consisted of 40 unsold apartments plus 37 unsold villas. During 2016, six apartments and villas were sold while at the end of 2016, of the 71 units that were unsold 26 of them were let (occupancy rate of ~37%).
Boyana Residence, Sofia, Bulgaria
A residential compound, which consisted at acquisition date (May 2015) of 67 apartments plus 83 underground parking slots developed on a land surface of 5,700 sqm, situated in the Boyana high end suburb of Sofia, at the foot of Vitosha mountain with Gross Buildable Area ("GBA") totaling to 11,400 sqm. The complex includes adjacent land plots with building permits under renewal to develop GBA of 21,851 sqm.
During 2016, twenty one apartments were sold, with 40 units remaining unsold at the end of 2016.
6.8. Land Assets
Aisi Bela - Bela Logistic Center, Odessa, Ukraine
The site consists of a 22.4 Ha plot of land with zoning allowance to construct up to 103,000 sqm GBA industrial properties and is situated on the main Kiev - Odessa highway, 20km from Odessa port, in an area of high demand for logistics and distribution warehousing.
The Company does not intend to recommence construction in the near future.
Kiyanovskiy Lane - Kiev, Ukraine
The property consists of 0.55 Ha of land located at Kiyanovskiy Lane, near Kiev city centre. It is destined for the development of business to luxury residences with beautiful protected views overlooking the scenic Dnipro River, St. Michaels' Spires and historic Podil.
Discussions with local developers who approached the Company in order to explore possibilities of value generation are in progress.
Tsymlyanskiy Lane - Kiev, Ukraine
The 0.36 Ha plot is located in the historic and rapidly developing Podil District in Kiev. The Company owns 55% of the plot, with one local co-investor owning the remaining 45%.
Discussions are on-going with interested parties with a view to partnering in the development of this property.
Balabino- Zaporozhye, Ukraine
The 26.38 Ha site is situated on the south entrance of Zaporozhye city, 3km away from the administrative border of Zaporozhye. It borders the Kharkov-Simferopol Highway (which connects eastern Ukraine and Crimea and runs through the two largest residential districts of the city) as well as another major artery accessing the city centre.
The site is zoned for retail and entertainment. Development has been put on hold.
Rozny Lane - Kiev Oblast, Kiev, Ukraine
The 42 Ha land plot located in Kiev Oblast is destined to be developed as a residential complex. Following protracted legal battle, it has been registered under the Company pursuant to a legal decision in July 2015.
The Company is evaluating potential commercialization options to maximize the property's value.
Delia Lebada, Romania
The site consists of a ~40,000 sqm plot of land in east Bucharest situated on the shore of Pantelimon Lake, opposite a famous Romanian hotel, the Lebada Hotel. The lake itself, having a 360 Ha surface, is the largest lake of Bucharest and accommodates many leisure activities such as fishing, cycling, walking, etc. At the back of the property there is a forest which transforms the area into a very attractive habitat for families and adds value to the residential units to be developed.
The construction permit, which allows for ~54,000 sqm to be built, was renewed in April 2014 but the property has been on hold. Following the SPV owning the plot entering into an insolvency status the lending bank (Bank of Cyprus) entered into discussions with the Company and its partners in respect to the future of the defaulted loan. Such discussions are expected to be concluded within Q3-2017 and result into an amicable solution for all involved parties.
7. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Note
2016
2015
Income
2
6.070.940
5.448.960
Asset operating expenses
3
(992.441)
(1.124.583)
Net Operating Income
5.078.499
4.324.377
Administration expenses
4
(2.614.188)
(3.013.942)
Share of profits/(losses) from associates
14
469.248
(1.244.572)
Valuation gains/(losses) from Investment Property
5
896.793
(2.335.247)
Net loss on disposal of inventory
6
(368.907)
(51.359)
Net loss on disposal of investment property
6
(438.516)
(266.964)
Result on disposal of available for sale financial assets
18
(206.491)
-
Impairment allowance for inventory and provisions
7
(63.513)
(1.675.659)
Gain realized on acquisition of subsidiaries
13a
-
2.181.834
Other operating income/(expenses), net
8
(1.304.304)
653.856
Goodwill impairment
13b
-
(657.082)
Operating profit / (loss)
1.448.621
(2.084.758)
Finance income
9
1.153.243
63.596
Finance costs
9
(3.738.951)
(4.438.191)
Foreign exchange (loss), net
10a
(1.041.239)
(5.071.048)
Loss before tax
(2.178.326)
(11.530.401)
Income tax expense
11
(174.315)
(80.188)
Loss for the year
(2.352.641)
(11.610.589)
Other comprehensive income
Exchange difference on I/C loans to foreign holdings
10b
(4.167.542)
(13.653.402)
Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations
22
3.508.448
8.064.848
Available-for-sale financial assets - fair value gain
18
-
485.529
Available-for-sale financial assets - Gains recycled to loss for the year
18
(485.529)
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
(3.497.264)
(16.713.614)
Loss attributable to:
Owners of the parent
(2.363.693)
(11.015.852)
Non-controlling interests
11.052
(594.737)
(2.352.641)
(11.610.589)
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent
(3.477.567)
(15.981.196)
Non-controlling interests
(19.697)
(732.418)
(3.497.264)
(16.713.614)
Earnings / (Losses) per share (Euro cent per share):
30b
Basic earnings/(losses) for the year attributable to ordinary equity owners of the parent
(0,03)
(0,16)
Diluted earnings/(losses) for the year attributable to ordinary equity owners of the parent
(0,02)
(0,13)
8. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Note
2016
2015
ASSETS
Noncurrent assets
Investment properties
12.4a
95.654.207
94.340.471
Investment properties under development
12.4b
5.027.986
5.125.389
Tangible and intangible assets
15
129.396
164.617
Long-term receivables and prepayments
16
351.181
352.916
Investments in associates
14
5.217.310
4.887.944
Available for sale financial assets
18
___________-
____2.783.535
106.380.080
107.654.872
Current assets
Inventory
17
5.028.254
11.300.000
Prepayments and other current assets
19
2.778.361
4.795.223
Cash and cash equivalents
20
1.701.007
895.422
9.507.622
16.990.645
Total assets
115.887.702
124.645.517
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Issued share capital
21
900.145
900.145
Share premium
122.874.268
122.874.268
Foreign currency translation reserve
22
10.161.471
6.653.023
Exchange difference on I/C loans to foreign holdings
31.3
(37.567.055)
(33.399.513)
Available for sale financial assets - fair value reserve
-
485.529
Accumulated losses
(57.444.020)
(55.080.327)
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
38.924.809
42.433.125
Non-controlling interests
23
7.237.827
615.527
Total equity
46.162.636
43.048.652
Noncurrent liabilities
Borrowings
24
16.895.155
26.263.559
Finance lease liabilities
28
11.081.379
11.273.639
Trade and other payables
25
451.123
4.672.888
Deposits from tenants
26
217.328
623.770
28.644.985
42.833.856
Current liabilities
Borrowings
24
31.580.299
27.417.220
Trade and other payables
25
7.038.170
3.044.036
Taxes payable
27
1.147.018
822.005
Redeemable preference shares
21.6
-
6.430.536
Provisions
27
742.166
724.445
Deposits from tenants
26
271.019
132.684
Finance lease liabilities
28
301.409
192.083
41.080.081
38.763.009
Total liabilities
69.725.066
81.596.865
Total equity and liabilities
115.887.702
124.645.517
Net Asset Value (NAV) per share:
30c
Basic NAV attributable to equity holders of the parent
0,43
0,47
Diluted NAV attributable to equity holders of the parent
0,38
0,41
On 27 June 2017 the Board of Directors of SECURE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT PLC authorised these financial statements for issue.
9. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Attributable to owners of the Company
Share capital
Share premium,
Net1
Accumulated losses, net of non-controlling interest2
Exchange difference on I/C loans to foreign holdings3
Foreign currency translation reserve4
Available for sale financial assets - fair value reserve5
Total
Non- controlling interest
Total
Balance - 31 December 2014
338.839
97.444.044
(44.064.475)
(19.746.111)
(1.411.825)
-
32.560.472
651.882
33.212.354
Loss for the year
-
-
(11.015.852)
-
-
-
(11.015.852)
(594.737)
(11.610.589)
Exchange difference on I/C loans to foreign holdings (Note 10b)
-
-
-
(13.653.402)
-
-
(13.653.402)
-
(13.653.402)
Foreign currency translation reserve
-
-
-
-
8.064.848
-
8.064.848
(137.681)
7.927.167
Fair value gain on available-for-sale financial assets (Note 18)
-
-
-
-
-
485.529
485.529
-
485.529
Acquisition of non-controlling interest
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
696.063
696.063
Issue of share capital, net (Note 21)
561.306
25.430.224
-
-
-
-
25.991.530
-
25.991.530
Balance - 31 December 2015
900.145
122.874.268
(55.080.327)
(33.399.513)
6.653.023
485.529
42.433.125
615.527
43.048.652
Loss for the year
-
-
(2.363.693)
-
-
-
(2.363.693)
11.052
(2.352.641)
Exchange difference on I/C loans to foreign holdings (Note 10b)
-
-
-
(4.167.542)
-
-
(4.167.542)
-
(4.167.542)
Foreign currency translation reserve
-
-
-
-
3.508.448
-
3.508.448
(30.749)
3.477.699
Available-for-sale financial assets - Gains recycled to loss for the year (Note 18)
(485.529)
(485.529)
-
(485.529)
Restructuring of the business (Note 29)
-
-
-
-
-
6.641.997
6.641.997
Balance - 31 December 2016
900.145
122.874.268
(57.444.020)
(37.567.055)
10.161.471
-
38.924.809
7.237.827
46.162.636
1Share premium is not available for distribution.
2Companies which do not distribute 70% of their profits after tax, as defined by the relevant tax law, within two years after the end of the relevant tax year, will be deemed to have distributed as dividends 70% of these profits. Special contribution for defense at 20% will be payable on such deemed dividends to the extent that the shareholders (companies and individuals) are Cyprus tax residents. The amount of deemed distribution is reduced by any actual dividends paid out of the profits of the relevant year at any time. This special contribution for defense is payable on account of the shareholders.
3Exchange differences on intercompany loans to foreign holdings arose as a result of devaluation of the Ukrainian Hryvnia during 2015 and 2016. The Group treats the mentioned loans as a part of the net investment in foreign operations (Note 32.3).
4Exchange differences related to the translation from the functional currency of the Group's subsidiaries are accounted for directly to the foreign currency translation reserve. The foreign currency translation reserve represents unrealized profits or losses related to the appreciation or depreciation of the local currencies against the euro in the countries where the Group's subsidiaries own property assets.
5 Available For Sale financial assets are measured at fair value. Fair value changes on AFS assets are recognized directly in equity, through other comprehensive income.
10. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Note
2016
2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss before tax and non-controlling interests
(2.178.326)
(11.530.401)
Adjustments for:
(Gains)/losses on revaluation of investment property
5
(896.793)
2.335.247
Net loss on disposal of investment property
6b
438.516
266.964
Other non-cash movements
(1.367)
35.071
Write offs of prepayments
8
6.701
47.316
Impairment of assets
8
-
342.280
Accounts payable written off
8
(109.602)
(1.197.740)
Depreciation/ Amortization charge
4
58.491
40.823
Interest income
9
(1.153.243)
(63.596)
Interest expense
9
3.571.387
3.834.696
Share of losses/(profit) from associates
14
(469.248)
1.244.572
Gain on acquisition of subsidiaries
13a
-
(2.181.834)
Results on disposal of available for sale assets
18
206.491
-
Impairment of inventory
7
63.513
975.659
Goodwill impairment
13b
-
657.082
Effect of foreign exchange differences
10a
1.041.239
5.071.048
Cash flows from/(used in) operations before working capital changes
577.759
(122.813)
Change in inventory
17
1.522.234
24.341
Change in prepayments and other current assets
19
(380.280)
(659.770)
Change in trade and other payables
25
(2.134.760)
1.131.688
Change in VAT and other taxes receivable
19
560.009
(290.593)
Change in Provisions
27
17.721
656.192
Change in other taxes payables
27
157.026
87.524
Increase in deposits from tenants
26
(268.107)
(117.497)
Cash generated from operations
51.602
709.072
Income tax paid
(2.879)
(238.616)
Net cash flows provided in operating activities
48.723
470.456
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sales proceeds from disposal of investment property
6b
2.043.055
1.635.615
Prepayment made for acquisition of investment property
12
-
(100.000)
Cash outflow on available for sales financial assets
-
(2.298.006)
Capital expenditure on property plant and equipment
(23.266)
-
Dividend received from associates
127.570
-
Interest received
886
63.596
Increase in long term receivables
1.734
Cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiaries
13
-
(1.786.934)
Net cash flows from / (used in) investing activities
2.149.979
(2.485.728)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issue of share capital/shareholders advances
21
-
10.839.040
Proceeds from bank loans
24
1.000.000
-
Repayment of borrowings
24
(2.881.423)
(5.672.198)
Interest and financial charges paid
(3.716.433)
(2.619.506)
Decrease in financial lease liabilities
28
(82.934)
(179.255)
Increase in Non controlling interest
4.287.673
Repayment of preference shares
21
-
(349.325)
Net cash flows from / (used in) financing activities
(1.393.117)
2.018.756
Net increase/(decrease) in cash at banks
797.092
(203.603)
Cash:
At beginning of the year
895.422
891.938
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
(8.493)
(207.086)
At end of the year
20
1.701.007
895.422
11. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2016
1. Investment in subsidiaries
The Company has direct and indirect holdings in other companies, collectively called the Group, that were included in the consolidated financial statements, and are detailed below. The Group is planning to streamline its structure in Cyprus and Romania throughout 2017.
Holding %
Name
Country of incorporation
Related Asset
as at
31 Dec 2016
as at
31 Dec 2015
SC SECURE Capital Limited
Cyprus
100
100
SL SECURE Logistics Limited
Cyprus
Brovary Logistics Park
100
100
LLC Aisi Brovary
Ukraine
100
100
LLC Terminal Brovary
Ukraine
100
100
LLC Aisi Ukraine
Ukraine
Kiyanovskiy Residence
100
100
LLC Retail Development Balabino
Ukraine
100
100
LLC Trade Center
Ukraine
100
100
LLC AlmazpressUkrayina
Ukraine
Tsymlianskiy Residence
55
55
LLC Aisi Bela
Ukraine
Bela Logistic Park
100
100
LLC Interterminal
Ukraine
Zaporizhia Retail Center
100
100
LLC Aisi Ilvo
Ukraine
100
100
Myrnes Innovations Park Limited
Cyprus
Innovations Logistics Park
100
100
Best Day Real Estate SRL
Romania
100
100
Yamano Holdings Limited
Cyprus
EOS Business Park
100
100
Secure Property Development and Investment Srl
Romania
100
100
N-E Real Estate Park First Phase Srl
Romania
100
100
Victini Holdings Limited
Cyprus
GED Logistics
100
100
SPDI Logistics S.A.
Greece
100
100
Zirimon Properties Limited
Cyprus
Delea Nuova
100
100
Bluehouse Accession Project IX Limited
Cyprus
Praktiker Craiova
100
100
Bluehouse Accession Project IV Limited
Cyprus
100
100
Bluebigbox 3 Srl
Romania
100
100
SEC South East Continent Unique Real Estate Investments II Limited
Cyprus
100
100
SEC South East Continent Unique Real Estate (Secured) Investments Limited
Cyprus
100
100
Diforio Holdings Limited
Cyprus
Residential and Land portfolio
100
100
Demetiva Holdings Limited
Cyprus
100
100
Ketiza Holdings Limited
Cyprus
90
90
Frizomo Holdings Limited
Cyprus
100
100
SecMon Real Estate SRL
Romania
100
100
SecVista Real Estate SRL
Romania
100
100
SecRom Real Estate SRL
Romania
100
100
Ketiza Real Estate SRL
Romania
90
90
Edetrio Holdings Limited
Cyprus
100
100
Emakei Holdings Limited
Cyprus
100
100
RAM Real Estate Management Limited
Cyprus
50
50
Iuliu Maniu Limited
Cyprus
45
45
Moselin Investments srl
Romania
45
45
Rimasol Enterprises Limited
Cyprus
44,24
44,24
Rimasol Real Estate Srl
Romania
44,24
44,24
Ashor Ventures Limited
Cyprus
44,24
44,24
Ashor Development Srl
Romania
44,24
44,24
Jenby Ventures Limited
Cyprus
44,30
44,30
Jenby Investments Srl
Romania
44,30
44,30
Ebenem Limited
Cyprus
44,30
44,30
Ebenem Investments Srl
Romania
44,30
44,30
Sertland Properties Limited
Cyprus
100
100
Boyana Residence ood
Bulgaria
100
100
Mofben Investments Limited
Cyprus
100
100
Delia Lebada Invest srl
Romania
65
65
During the reporting period the Group did not proceed with any acquisitions. In 2015 it realized a number of acquisitions: GED Warehouse, Praktiker Craiova and a part of the mixed portfolio including commercial, residential properties and land which were categorized under "Investment Property" (Notes 12 & 13). Another part of the mixed portfolio (Delea Nuova office Building, Green Lake land) has been categorized under "Associates" (Note 14). The 20% acquisition of Autounion has been recorded under "Available for Sale Financial Assets" (Note 18).
2. Income
Income for the year ended 31 December 2016 represents:
a) rental income as well as service charges and utilities income collected from tenants as a result of the rental agreements concluded with tenants of the Terminal Brovary Logistic Park (Ukraine), Innovations Logistics Park (Romania), EOS Business Park (Romania), Praktiker Craiova (Romania), and GED Logistics (Greece)
b) the income from Nestle (~1,6m) pursuant to the agreement to early termination of their rental contract at Innovations Logistics Park (Romania)
c) income from the sale of electricity by GED Logistics to the Greek grid,
d) rental income and service charges by tenants of the Residential Portfolio, and;
e) income from third parties and /or partners for managing real estate properties in Romania.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Rental income
5.262.607
4.605.022
Sale of electricity
315.599
297.962
Service charges and utilities income
458.648
545.976
Service and property management income
34.086
-
Total income
6.070.940
5.448.960
Occupancy rates in the various income producing assets of the Group as at 31 December 2016 were as follows:
Income producing assets
%
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
EOS Business Park
Romania
100
100
Innovations Logistics Park (Note 36b)
Romania
25
87
GED Logistics
Greece
100
100
Terminal Brovary (Note 36a)
Ukraine
100
47
Praktiker Craiova
Romania
100
100
3. Asset operating expenses
The Group incurs expenses related to the proper operation and maintenance of all the income generating properties in Kiev, Bucharest, Athens, Sofia and Craiova. A part of these expenses is recovered from the tenants through the rental agreements (Note 2). The effective reduction between 2015 and 2016 is attributed in part to cost optimizing and in part to reduced occupancy at Innovations Logistics Park.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Property related taxes
(283.193)
(363.080)
Utilities
(207.086)
(274.149)
Property management fees
(173.363)
(253.060)
Repairs and technical maintenance
(101.325)
(70.247)
Property security
(86.574)
(55.688)
Property insurance
(49.622)
(48.258)
Leasing expenses
(89.335)
(30.861)
Other operating expenses
(1.943)
(29.240)
Total
(992.441)
(1.124.583)
Property related taxes reflect local taxes related to land and building properties (in the form of land taxes, building taxes, garbage fees, etc).
Property Management fees relate to Property Management Agreements for Terminal Brovary Logistics Park, Innovation Logistics Park and Praktiker Craiova with third party managers outsourcing the related services.
Leasing expenses reflect expenses related to long term land leasing.
4. Administration Expenses
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Salaries and Wages
(977.304)
(1.108.614)
Advisory fees
(403.185)
(323.232)
Audit and accounting fees
(192.514)
(191.230)
Public group expenses
(146.047)
(155.766)
Corporate registration and maintenance fees
(185.772)
(226.326)
Directors' remuneration
(140.779)
(278.417)
Legal fees
(127.926)
(241.092)
Depreciation/Amortization charge
(58.491)
(40.823)
Corporate operating expenses
(382.170)
(448.442)
Total Administration Expenses
(2.614.188)
(3.013.942)
Salaries and wages include the remuneration of the CEO, the CFO, the Group Commercial Director, the Group Investment Director and the Country Managers of Ukraine and Romania who have accepted a reduction in their remuneration, as well as the salary cost of personnel employed in the region.
Advisory fees are mainly related to outsourced human resources support on the basis of advisory contracts, capital raising advisory expenses and marketing expenses incurred by the Group in relation to Cypriot, Ukrainian, Romanian, Bulgarian and Greek operations.
Audit and accounting expenses include the audit fees and accounting fees for the Company and all the subsidiaries.
Public group expenses include among others fees paid to the AIM:LSE stock exchange and the Nominated Adviser of the Company as well as other expenses related to the listing of the Group.
Corporate registration and maintenance fees represent fees paid for the annual maintenance of the Company and its subsidiaries as well as fees and expenses related to the normal operation of the companies including charges by the relevant local authorities.
Directors' remuneration represents the remuneration of all non-executive Directors and committee members for H1-2016 (Note 32.1.2). Following a BOD decision the Directors will receive no remuneration thereafter.
Legal fees represent legal expenses incurred by the Group in relation to asset operations (rentals, sales, etc), ongoing legal cases in Ukraine and compliance with AIM listing.
Corporate operating expenses include office expenses, travel expenses, communication expenses, D&O insurance and all other general expenses for Cypriot, Romanian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and Greek operations.
5. Valuation gains /(losses) from investment properties
Valuation gains /(losses) from investment property for the reporting period, excluding foreign exchange translation differences which are incorporated in the table of Note 12.2, are presented in the table below.
Property Name ()
Valuation gains/(losses)
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Brovary Logistic Park
3.561.403
(589.179)
Bela Logistic Center
283.654
1.513.658
Kiyanivskiy Lane
356.023
278.302
Tsymlyanskiy Lane
111.893
178.669
Balabyne Lane
77.597
(8.143)
Rozny Lane
(55.673)
(865.054)
Innovations Logistics Park
(3.384.853)
400.000
EOS Business Park
337.684
150.000
Residential Portfolio
133.130
251.500
Green Lake
53.139
(865.000)
Pantelimon Lake
(941.179)
(10.000)
Praktiker Craiova
329.975
(2.870.000)
GED Logistics
-
100.000
Boyana - Land
34.000
-
Total
896.793
(2.335.247)
6. Gain/(Loss) from disposal of properties
During the reporting period the Group progressed with selling properties classified under either Investment Property (Romanian residential assets) or Inventory (Bulgarian residential assets), designated as non-core assets. The sales proceed from sale of apartments and parking spaces minus the cost of assets sold, representing the fair value of the previous year of the apartments and parking spaces sold in 2016 is presented below.
6a Inventory (Note 17)
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Income from sale of inventory
1.153.326
89.711
Cost of inventory
(1.522.233)
(141.070)
Gain/(Loss) from disposal of inventory
(368.907)
(51.359)
6b Investment property
A large part of sold properties during 2016 represent the bulk sale of all the apartments held by the Group at the Linda Residence project. This sale resulted in 660.000 of income vs the carrying value of 1.014.000 reflecting the 2015 stated fair value. During the sale process the financing bank agreed to provide a discount of 326.937 against the one off repayment of the associated debt (Note 9). The net cash proceeds from the sale were ~450k.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Income from sale of investment property
2.043.055
1.635.615
Cost of investment property
(2.481.571)
(1.902.579)
Gain/(Loss) from disposal of investment property
(438.516)
(266.964)
7. Impairment allowance for inventory and provisions
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Impairment of Inventory
(63.513)
(975.659)
Provisions (Notes 27, 33.3)
-
(700.000)
Total
(63.513)
(1.675.659)
Impairment of Inventory relates to Boyana residence (Note 17).
Provisions reflect potential contingent liabilities from legal cases (Notes 27, 33).
8. Other operating income/(expenses), net
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Break fees received
-
182.638
Accounts payable written off
109.602
1.197.740
Other income
109.602
1.380.378
Impairment of assets
-
(342.280)
Impairment of prepayments and other current assets
(6.701)
(47.316)
Transaction costs written off
(506.837)
(287.999)
Penalties
(521.595)
(16.753)
Other expenses
(378.773)
(32.174)
Other expenses
(1.413.906)
(726.522)
Other operating income/(expenses), net
(1.304.304)
653.856
Break fees received represents extraordinary income due to early break fees of tenancy agreements by tenants in Terminal Brovary.
Accounts payable written off in 2015 represent a write off of management fees associated with SEC South East Continent Unique Real Estate (SECURED) Investments Ltd charged by a related party, Secure Management Ltd, which has accepted to forgo any claim on such payable amount.
Impairment of assets in 2015 represents an amount paid by a subsidiary 8 years ago for acquiring an option to buy properties which has not been exercised.
Transaction costs represent due diligence costs, previously held under deferred expenses, for properties that were considered for acquisition which at the end were not acquired (in 2016 mainly Bluehouse assets).
Penalties in 2016 mainly represents penalties associated with the 20% share disposal in Autounion (Note 18).
Other income/(expenses) in 2016 includes 246.337 of transaction expenses related to Terminal Brovary sale and 109.654 reflects a non realized loss due to amounts related with non controlling interest restructuring of the Group.
9. Finance costs and income
Finance income
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Income associated to partial write off of bank loans
326.937
-
Interest received from non bank loans (Note 32.1)
61.925
48.730
Interest (non bank) written off
763.481
-
Interest income associated with banking accounts
900
14.866
Total finance income
1.153.243
63.596
Income associated to partial write off of bank loans reflects the amount foregone by the Raiffeisen Bank reflecting a discount of 26% of the principal amount (at the time of the agreement in 2015), upon complete sale of all the Linda Residence units (Note 6b) (effected in 2016) and full repayment of the remaining associated debt.
Interest received from non bank loans, reflects income from loans granted by the Group for financial assistance of associates or available for sale properties.
Interest (non bank) written off, represents accrued interest expense associated to one of the projects where the Company maintains a partnership participation and is under consolidation, whereas the shareholders have agreed to write off the interest and capitalize the shareholders' loan principal.
Finance costs
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Interest expenses (bank)
(2.970.765)
(3.283.056)
Interest expenses (non bank) (Note 32.1)
(14.996)
-
Finance leasing interest expenses
(585.626)
(551.640)
Finance charges and commissions
(123.413)
(258.493)
Default interest
-
(325.707)
Other finance expenses
(44.151)
(19.295)
Total finance costs
(3.738.951)
(4.438.191)
Net finance result
(2.585.708)
(4.374.595)
Interest expense (bank) represents interest expense charged on bank borrowings.
Interest expense (non-bank) represents interest expense charged on non-bank borrowings, mainly from related parties. (Note 32.1).
Finance leasing interest expenses relate to the sale and lease back agreements of the Group (Note 28).
Finance charges and commissions include regular banking commissions and various fees paid to the banks.
Default interest in 2015 relates to interest charged by Bank of Cyprus in relation to the loan over Delia Lebada Invest srl.
10. Foreign exchange profit / (losses)
a. Foreign exchange loss - non realised
Foreign exchange losses (non-realised) resulted from the loans and/or payables/receivables denominated in non EUR currencies when translated in EUR, mainly the EBRD loan (Note 24). The exchange loss for the year ended 31 December 2016 amounted to 1.041.239 (2015: loss 5.071.048).
b. Exchange difference on intercompany loans to foreign holdings
The intercompany loans provided by SC Secure Capital Limited to Ukrainian subsidiaries (Note 32.3) incurred an exchange loss (non-realised) of 4.167.542, due to the UAH devaluation which took place during the reporting period (2015: loss 13.653.402). Settlement of these loans is not planned to occur in the foreseeable future and in substance is part of the Group's net investment in its foreign operations.
11. Income Tax Expense
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Current income and defence tax expense
(174.315)
(80.188)
Taxes
(174.315)
(80.188)
For the year ended 31 December 2016, the corporate income tax rate for the Group's subsidiaries are as follows: in Ukraine 18%, in Romania 16%, in Greece 29% and in Bulgaria 10%. The corporate tax that is applied to the qualifying income of the Company and its Cypriot subsidiaries is 12,5%.
The tax on the Group's results differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the applicable tax rates as follows:
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Profit / (loss) before tax
(1.483.129)
(11.530.401)
Tax calculated on applicable rates
410.850
(3.340.505)
Expenses not recognized for tax purposes
2.923.266
483.029
Tax effect of allowances and income not subject to tax
(2.530.411)
(248.073)
Tax effect of group tax relief
(51.711)
(8.573)
Tax effect on tax losses for the year
190.224
3.181.833
Tax effect on tax losses brought forward
(776.537)
(822)
10% additional tax
6.657
7.200
Defence tax
17
2.092
Overseas tax in excess of credit claim used during the year
1.044
166
Prior year tax
916
3.841
Total Tax
174.315
80.188
12. Investment Property
12.1 Investment Property Presentation
Investment Property consists of the following assets:
Income Producing Assets
GED Logistics is a logistics park comprising 17.756 gross leasable sqm. It is fully let to the German multinational transportation and logistics company, Kuehne + Nagel (70%) and to a Greek commercial company trading electrical appliances GE Dimitriou SA (30%). On the roof of the warehouse there is a 1MW photovoltaic park installed with the electricity generated being sold to Greek Electric Grid on a long term contract.
EOS Business Park is a 3.386 sqm gross leasable area and includes a Class A office Building in Bucharest, which is currently fully let to Danone Romania. EOS Business Park was acquired by the Group in October 2014.
Praktiker Craiova, a DIY retail property was acquired by the Group in July 2015. Situated in a prime location in Craiova, Romania and it is fully let to Praktiker, a regional DIY retailer. The property has a gross lettable area of 9.385 sqm and is 100% rented until 2025.
Innovations Logistic Park is a 16.570 sqm gross leasable area logistics park located in Clinceni in Bucharest, which benefits from being on the Bucharest ring road. Its construction was tenant specific, was completed in 2008 and is separated in four warehouses, two of which offer cold storage (freezing temperature), the total area of which is 6.395 sqm. Innovations was acquired by the Group in May 2014 and was 25% leased at the end of the reporting period. As at the date of issuance of the financial statements occupancy stands at ~60% (Note 36b).
Terminal Brovary Logistic Park consists of a 49.180 sqm gross leasable Class A warehouse and associated office space, situated on the junction of the main Kiev - Moscow highway and the Borispil road. The facility is in operation since Q1 2010 and as at the end of the reporting period its warehouse space is 100% leased. The Company has agreed to sell the property and the sale concluded beginning of 2017 (Note 36a).
Residential Assets
The Company owns a residential portfolio, consisting at the end of the reporting period of partly let and income producing 69 apartments and villas across four separate complexes located in different residential areas of Bucharest(Residential portfolio: Romfelt, Monaco, Blooming House, Green Lake Residential: Green Lake Parcel K). The Group acquired the portfolio partly in August 2014 and partly May 2015 (Note 13) and in May 2016 proceeded in full divestment from Linda Residences. The aggregate residential portfolio is ~40% let at the end of the reporting period.
Land Assets
Bela Logistic Center is a 22,4 Ha plot in Odessa situated on the main highway to Kiev. Following the issuance of permits in 2008, below ground construction for the development of a 103.000 sqm GBA logistic center commenced. Construction was put on hold in 2009.
Kiyanivsky Lane consists of four adjacent plots of land, totaling 0,55 Ha earmarked for a residential development, overlooking the scenic Dnipro River, St. Michael's Spires and historic Podil neighborhood.
Tsymlianskiy Lane is a 0,36 Ha plot of land located in the historic Podil District of Kiev and is destined for the development of a residential complex.
Rozny Lane is a 42 Ha land plot located in Kiev Oblast, destined for the development of a residential complex. It has been registered under the Group pursuant to a legal decision in 2015.
Balabino project is a 26,38 Ha plot of land situated on the south entrance of Zaporizhia, a city in the south of Ukraine with a population of 800.000 people. Balabino is zoned for retail and entertainment development.
Green Lake landis a 40.360 sqm plot and is adjacent to the Green Lake part of the Company's residential portfolio, which is classified under Investments in Associates (Note 14). It is situated in the northern part of Bucharest on the bank of Grivita Lake in Bucharest. SPDI owns ~44% of these plots, but has effective management control.
Pantelimon Lake consists of a ~40.000 sqm plot of land in east Bucharest situated on the shore of Pantelimon Lake, opposite to a famous Romanian hotel, the Lebada Hotel. The construction permit, which allows for ~54.000 sqm residential space to be built, is under renewal.
Boyana Land: The complex of Boyana Residence includes adjacent land plots with building permits to develop gross buildable area of 21,851 sqm (Note 17).
12.2 Investment Property Movement during the reporting period
The table below presents a reconciliation of the Fair Value movements of the investment property during the reporting period broken down by property and by local currency vs. reporting currency.
2016 ()
Fair Value movements
Asset Value at the Beginning of the period or at Acquisition/Transfer date
Asset Name
Type
Carrying amount as at 31/12/2016
Foreign exchange translation difference
(a)
Fair value gain/(loss) based on local currency valuations (b)
Disposals 2016
Transfer from Inventory
Additions
2016
Carrying amount as at 31/12/2015
Terminal Brovary Logistics Park
Warehouse
14.900.000
(925.726)
3.561.403
-
-
12.264.323
Bela Logistic Center
Land
5.027.986
(381.057)
283.654
-
-
5.125.389
Kiyanivskiy Lane
Land
3.320.368
(239.023)
356.023
-
-
3.203.368
Tsymlyanskiy Lane
Land
1.043.544
(75.122)
111.893
-
-
1.006.773
Balabyne
Land
1.517.883
(115.636)
77.597
-
-
1.555.922
Rozny Lane
Land
1.138.412
-
(55.673)
-
-
1.194.085
Total Ukraine
(1.736.564)
4.334.897
-
Overall change in Ukraine
26.948.193
2.598.333
-
-
24.349.860
Innovations Logistics Park
Warehouse
11.000.000
(15.147)
(3.384.853)
-
-
-
14.400.000
EOS Business Park
Office
6.860.000
(27.684)
337.684
-
-
-
6.550.000
Residential portfolio
Residential
4.375.000
1.440
133.130
(2.481.570)
-
-
6.722.000
Green Lake
Land
17.919.000
(66.139)
53.139
-
-
-
17.932.000
Pantelimon Lake
Land
4.860.000
(10.821)
(941.179)
-
-
-
5.812.000
Praktiker Craiova
Retail
7.500.000
(29.975)
329.975
-
-
-
7.200.000
Total Romania
52.514.000
(148.326)
(3.472.104)
(2.481.570)
-
-
58.616.000
Boyana
Land
4.720.000
-
34.000
-
4.686.000
-
-
Total Bulgaria
4.720.000
-
34.000
4.686.000
-
GED Logistics
Warehouse
16.500.000
-
-
-
-
16.500.000
Total Greece
16.500.000
-
-
-
-
-
16.500.000
TOTAL
100.682.193
(1.884.890)
896.793
(2.481.570)
4.686.000
-
99.465.860
2015 ()
Fair Value movements
Asset Value at the Beginning of the period or at Acquisition/Transfer date
Asset Name
Type
Carrying amount 31/12/2015
Foreign exchange translation difference
(a)
Fair value gain/(loss) based on local currency valuations (b)
Disposals 2015
Transfer from prepayments made for investments (Note 12.4c)
Additions
2015
Carrying amount as at 31/12/2014
Terminal Brovary Logistics Park
Warehouse
12.264.323
(4.609.808)
(589.179)
-
-
17.463.310
Bela Logistic Center
Land
5.125.389
(1.471.485)
1.513.658
-
-
5.083.216
Kiyanivskiy Lane
Land
3.203.368
(1.092.315)
278.302
-
-
4.017.381
Tsymlyanskiy Lane
Land
1.006.773
(319.719)
178.669
-
-
1.147.823
Balabyne
Land
1.555.922
(567.608)
(8.143)
-
-
2.131.673
Rozny Lane
Land
1.194.085
-
(324.395)
1.518.480
-
-
Total Ukraine
(8.060.935)
1.048.912
-
Overall change in Ukraine
24.349.860
(7.012.023)
1.518.480
29.843.403
Innovations Logistics Park
Warehouse
14.400.000
-
400.000
-
-
14.000.000
EOS Business Park
Office
6.550.000
-
150.000
-
-
6.400.000
Residential portfolio
Residential
6.722.000
-
251.500
(1.902.500)
-
-
8.373.000
Green Lake
Land
17.932.000
-
(865.000)
-
18.797.000
-
Pantelimon Lake
Land
5.812.000
-
(10.000)
-
5.822.000
-
Praktiker Craiova
Retail
7.200.000
-
(2.870.000)
-
10.070.000
-
Total Romania
58.616.000
-
(2.943.500)
(1.902.500)
-
34.689.000
28.773.000
GED Logistics
Warehouse
16.500.000
-
100.000
-
16.400.000
-
Total Greece
16.500.000
-
100.000
-
-
16.400.000
-
TOTAL
99.465.860
(8.060.935)
(1.794.588)
(1.902.500)
1.518.480
51.089.000
58.616.403
The two components comprising the fair value movements are presented in accordance with the requirements of IFRS in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as follows:
a. The translation loss due to the devaluation of local currencies of 1.884.890 (a) is presented as part of the exchange difference on translation of foreign operations in other comprehensive income in the statement of comprehensive income and then carried forward in the Foreign currency translation reserve; and,
b. The fair value gain in terms of the local functional currencies amounting to 896.793 (b), is presented as Valuation gains/(losses) from investment properties in the statement of comprehensive income and is carried forward in Accumulated losses.
In respect of the main fair value changes of the various properties as at the reporting date:
- Terminal Brovary valuation reflects the price of which the property was sold in January 2017 (Note 36a).
- The decrease in the valuation of Innovations reflect the low occupancy of the property.
- The fair value of the unsold units of the Residential portfolio as at the end of the reporting period has increased by 133.130 compared to the 2015 valuation (which was used for discharging the units sold during the period).
12.3 Investment Property Carrying Amount per asset as at the reporting date
The table below presents the values of the individual assets as appraised by the appointed valuer as at the reporting date.
Asset Name
Location
Principal Operation
Related Companies
Carrying amount as at
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Terminal Brovary Logistics Park
Brovary,
Kiev oblast
Warehouse
LLC Terminal Brovary
LLC Aisi Brovary
SL Logistics Limited
14.900.000
12.264.323
Bela Logistic Center
Odesa
Land and Development Works for Warehouse
LLC Aisi Bela
5.027.986
5.125.389
Kiyanivskiy Lane
Podil,
Kiev City Center
Land for residential development
LLC Aisi Ukraine
LLC Trade Center
3.320.368
3.203.368
Tsymlyanskiy Lane
Podil,
Kiev City Center
Land for residential
development
LLC Almaz Pres Ukraine
1.043.544
1.006.773
Balabyne
Zaporizhia
Land for retail development
LLC Interterminal
LLC Aisi Ilvo,
1.517.883
1.555.922
Rozny Lane
Brovary district, Kiev
Land for residential
Development
SC Secure Capital Limited
1.138.412
1.194.085
Total Ukraine
26.948.193
24.349.860
Innovations Logistics Park
Clinceni, Bucharest
Warehouse
Myrnes Innovations Park Limited
Best Day Real Estate Srl
11.000.000
14.400.000
EOS Business Park
Bucharest
Office building
Yamano Limited
SPDI SRL,
N-E Real Estate Park First Phase Srl
6.860.000
6.550.000
Praktiker Craiova
Craiova
Big Box retail
Bluehouse Accession Project IX Limited
Bluehouse Accession Project IV Limited
BlueBigBox 3 srl
7.500.000
7.200.000
Residential Portfolio
Bucharest
Residential apartments
(55 in total in 3 complexes)
Secure Investments II Limited
Demetiva Limited
Diforio Limited
Frizomo Limited
Ketiza Limited
SecRom Srl
SecVista Srl
SecMon Srl
Ketiza Srl
4.375.000
6.722.000
Green Lake
Bucharest
Residential villas (14 villas)
&
land for residential development
Secure Investments I Limited
Edetrio Holdings Limited
Emakei Holdings Limited
Iuliu Maniu Limited
Ram Real Estate Management Limited
Moselin Investments srl
Rimasol Limited
Rimasol Real Estate Srl
Ashor Ventures Limited
Ashor Develpoment Srl
Jenby Ventures Limited
Jenby Investments Srl
Ebenem Limited
Ebenem Investments Srl
17.919.000
17.932.000
Pantelimon Lake
Bucharest
Land for residential development
Secure Investments I Limited
Mofben Investments Limited
Delia Lebada Invest srl
4.860.000
5.812.000
Total Romania
52.514.000
58.616.000
Boyana
Sofia
Land
Boyana Residence ood,
Sertland Properties Limited
4.720.000
transferred from Inventory
Total Bulgaria
4.720.000
GED Logistics
Athens
Warehouse
Victini Holdings Limited.
SPDI Logistics S.A.
16.500.000
16.500.000
Total Greece
16.500.000
16.500.000
TOTAL
100.682.193
99.465.860
12.4 Investment Property analysis
a. Investment Properties
The following assets are presented under Investment Property: Terminal Brovary Logistics Park, Innovations Logistic park, EOS Business Park, GED Logistics, Praktiker Craiova, the Residential Portfolio (consisting of apartments in 3 complexes) and Green Lake parcel K as well as all the land assets namely Kiyanivskiy Lane, Tsymlyanskiy Lane, Balabyne and Rozny in Ukraine, Pantelimon Lake and Green Lake in Romania as well as the land in Sofia, Bulgaria (Boyana) which has been reclassified from Inventory.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
At 1 January
94.340.471
53.533.187
Acquisitions of investment property
-
51.089.000
Disposal of investment Property
(2.481.570)
(1.902.500)
Transfer from Inventory/prepayments made
4.686.000
1.518.480
Revaluation gain/(loss) on investment property
613.139
(3.308.246)
Translation difference
(1.503.833)
(6.589.450)
At 31 December
95.654.207
94.340.471
b. Investment Properties Under Development
As at 31 December 2016 investment property under development represents the carrying value of Bela Logistic Center property, which has reached the +10% construction in late 2008 but it is stopped since then.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
At 1 January
5.125.389
5.083.216
Revaluation on investment property
283.654
1.513.658
Translation difference
(381.057)
(1.471.485)
At 31 December
5.027.986
5.125.389
c. Prepayments made for Investments
From time to time, when the Group acquires a new property, it may proceed with downpayment in order to facilitate such transactions. Movements of such prepayments are presented below for 2016 and 2015.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
At 1 January
100.000
2.674.219
Advances for acquisition transferred to Investment in subsidiary
-
(624.841)
Translation difference
-
9.761
Transfer to Investment Properties
-
(1.518.480)
Transfer to long term receivables and prepayments of investments (Note 16)
(100.000)
-
Advances for investments from acquisition of subsidiaries
-
100.000
Impairment provision
-
(540.659)
At 31 December
-
100.000
12.5 Investment Property valuation method presentation
In respect of the Fair Value of Investment Properties the following table represents an analysis based on the various valuation methods. The different levels as defined by IFRS have been defined as follows:
- Level 1 relates to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active and liquid markets for identical assets or liabilities.
- Level 2 relates to inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability indirectly (that is, derived from prices). Level 2 fair values of investment properties have been derived using the market value approach by comparing the subject asset with similar assets for which price information is available. Under this approach the first step is to consider the prices for transactions of similar assets that have occurred recently in the market. The most significant input into this valuation approach is price per sqm.
- Level 3 relates to inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs). Level 3 valuations have been performed by the external valuer using the income approach (discounted cash flow) due to the lack of similar sales in the local market (unobservable inputs).
To derive Fair Values the Group has adopted a combination of income and market approach weighted according to the predominant local market and economic conditions.
Fair value measurements at 31 Dec 2016 ()
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
Recurring fair value measurements
Balabyne - Zaporizhia
-
1.517.883
-
1.517.883
Tsymlyanskiy Lane - Podil, Kiev City Center
-
1.043.544
-
1.043.544
Bela Logistics Center- Odessa
-
-
5.027.986
5.027.986
Terminal Brovary Logistics Park - Brovary Kiev Oblast
-
14.900.000
-
14.900.000
Kiyanivskiy Lane - Podil, Kiev City Center
-
3.320.368
-
3.320.368
Rozny Lane - Brovary district, Kiev oblast
-
1.138.412
-
1.138.412
Innovations Logistics Park - Bucharest
-
-
11.000.000
11.000.000
EOS Business Park - Bucharest, City Center
-
-
6.860.000
6.860.000
Residential Portfolio (ex Green Lake) - Bucharest
-
4.375.000
-
4.375.000
Green Lake - Bucharest
-
17.919.000
17.919.000
Pantelimon Lake - Bucharest
-
4.860.000
-
4.860.000
Praktiker - Craiova
-
-
7.500.000
7.500.000
GED Logistics - Athens
-
-
16.500.000
16.500.000
Boyana- Land
-
4.720.000
-
4.720.000
Totals
-
53.794.207
46.887.986
100.682.193
Fair value measurements at 31 Dec 2015 ()
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
Recurring fair value measurements
Balabyne - Zaporizhia
-
1.555.922
-
1.555.922
Tsymlyanskiy Lane - Podil, Kiev City Center
-
1.006.773
-
1.006.773
Bela Logistics Center- Odessa
-
-
5.125.389
5.125.389
Terminal Brovary Logistics Park - Brovary Kiev Oblast
-
-
12.264.323
12.264.323
Kiyanivskiy Lane - Podil, Kiev City Center
-
3.203.368
-
3.203.368
Rozny Lane - Brovary district, Kiev oblast
-
1.194.085
-
1.194.085
Innovations Logistics Park - Bucharest
-
-
14.400.000
14.400.000
EOS Business Park - Bucharest, City Center
-
-
6.550.000
6.550.000
Residential Portfolio (ex Green Lake) - Bucharest
-
6.722.000
-
6.722.000
Green Lake - Bucharest
-
17.932.000
17.932.000
Pantelimon Lake - Bucharest
-
5.812.000
-
5.812.000
Praktiker - Craiova
-
-
7.200.000
7.200.000
GED Logistics - Athens
-
16.500.000
-
16.500.000
Totals
-
53.926.148
45.539.712
99.465.860
The table below shows yearly adjustments for Level 3 investment property valuations:
Level 3 Fair value measurements at 31 Dec 2016 ()
Bela Logistics Center
Innovations Logistics Park
EOS Business Park
Praktiker Craiova
GED Logistics
Total
Opening balance
5.125.389
14.400.000
6.550.000
7.200.000
-
33.275.389
Transfer to and from level 2 due to change of valuation methods
-
-
-
-
16.500.000
16.500.000
Acquisitions
-
-
-
-
-
-
Additions
-
-
-
-
-
-
Disposals
-
-
-
-
-
-
Profit/(loss) on revaluation
283.654
(3.384.853)
337.684
329.975
-
(2.433.540)
Translation difference
(381.057)
(15.147)
(27.684)
(29.975)
-
(453.863)
Closing balance
5.027.986
11.000.000
6.860.000
7.500.000
16.500.000
46.887.986
Level 3 Fair value measurements at 31 Dec 2015 ()
Terminal Brovary Logistics Park
Kiyanivskiy Lane
Tsymlyanskiy Lane
Bela Logistic Center
Innovations Logistics Park
EOS Business Park
Praktiker Craiova
Total
Opening balance
17.463.310
4.017.381
1.147.823
-
14.000.000
6.400.000
-
43.028.514
Transfer to and from level 2 due to change of valuation methods
-
(4.017.381)
(1.147.823)
5.083.216
-
-
-
(81.988)
Acquisitions
-
-
-
-
-
-
10.070.000
10.070.000
Additions
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Disposals
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Profit/(loss) on revaluation
(589.179)
-
-
1.513.658
400.000
150.000
(2.870.000)
(1.395.521)
Translation difference
(4.609.808)
-
-
(1.471.485)
-
-
-
(6.081.293)
Closing balance
12.264.323
-
-
5.125.389
14.400.000
6.550.000
7.200.000
45.539.712
Information about Level 3 Fair Values is presented below:
Fair value at
31 Dec 2016
Fair value at
31 Dec 2015
Valuation technique
Unobservable inputs
Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair value
Bela Logistic Center - Odessa
5.027.986
5.125.389
Combined market and cost approach
Percentage of development works completion, deterioration rate
The higher the percentage of completion the higher the fair value. The higher the deterioration rate the lower the fair value
Terminal Brovary Logistics Park- Brovary Kiev Oblast
-
12.264.323
Combined market and income approach
Future rental income and costs for 14 months, discount rate
The higher the rental income the higher the fair value. The higher the discount rate, the lower fair value
Innovations Logistics Park - Bucharest
11.000.000
14.400.000
Income approach
Future rental income and costs for 10 years, discount rate
The higher the rental income the higher the fair value. The higher the discount rate, the lower fair value
EOS Business Park - Bucharest, City Center
6.860.000
6.550.000
Income approach
Future rental income and costs for 10 years, discount rate
The higher the rental income the higher the fair value. The higher the discount rate, the lower fair value
Praktiker Craiova
7.500.000
7.200.000
Income approach
Future rental income and costs for 10 years, discount rate
The higher the rental income the higher the fair value. The higher the discount rate, the lower fair value
GED Logistics
16.500.000
-
Income approach
Future rental income and costs for 10 years, discount rate for real estate property and for Photovoltaic 25 + 6 years for PV
The higher the rental/PV income the higher the fair value. The higher the discount rate, the lower fair value
Total
46.887.986
45.539.712
13. Investment Property Acquisitions and Goodwill Movement
a. Investment Property Acquisitions
In March 2015 the Group completed the acquisition of an income producing logistics park (the "GED Logistics"), located in the West Attica Industrial Area of Athens, Greece (Note 12.1).
In July 2015 the Group acquired Praktiker Craiova, a DIY retail property (Note 12.1). The acquisition was effected through the issuance of Class B Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares ('RCPS') to the vendors (Note 21.6). The Company is in discussion with the vendor vis a vis the finalization of the redemption process (Note 18).
During 2015 the Group acquired the mixed use portfolio of Sec South, a private equity entity, which included investment properties, inventories and investment in associates, (Notes 12, 13, 14) via in kind contribution by the vendors and in exchange of 18.028.294 ordinary shares of 0,01 and two equivalent sets of warrants as described below (Note 21.4 and 21.5).The shares were issued at a price of GBP 0,65 per share while the first set of warrants had an exercise price of GBP 0,10 and the second of GBP 0,45. Out of the 1st set of 18.028.294 warrants, 14.324.627 were exercised in 2015 and an equal amount of ordinary shares was issued (Note 21.2) while the 2nd set has expired without being exercised (Note 21.2). The vendors of the Sec South included Ionian Equity Participations Limited, a substantial shareholder in the Company, holding then in excess of 10% of the Company's issued share capital, as well as an entity in which Lambros Anagnostopoulos (a director of the Company and the CEO) had a majority stake and Constantinos Bitros (the CFO of the Company)withstakes in Sec South of less than 20%, 4% and 1% respectively. Sec South transferred properties in SPDI, the net equity of which was 15.782.190 (fair value at acquisition).
The fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities of acquired projects during 2015 as of the date of their acquisition was as follows:
GED Logistics
SEC South East
Praktiker Craiova
Total
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Investment property
16.400.000
24.619.000
10.070.000
51.089.000
Investments in associates
-
6.132.516
-
6.132.516
Other non-current assets
29.911
69.536
-
99.447
Current assets
Inventories
-
12.300.000
-
12.300.000
Prepayments and other current assets
353.366
1.203.036
384.884
1.941.286
Cash and cash equivalents
160
777.247
26.425
803.832
Total assets
16.783.437
45.101.335
10.481.309
72.366.081
Non-current liabilities
Interest bearing borrowings
12.549.180
23.865.253
4.892.950
41.307.383
Deposits from tenants
211.243
-
-
211.243
Current liabilities
Interest bearing borrowings
135.110
1.431.464
-
1.566.574
Trade and other payables
492.060
3.074.332
120.961
3.687.353
Taxes payable
56.776
252.033
-
308.809
Total liabilities
13.444.369
28.623.082
5.013.911
47.081.362
Net assets acquired (including non-controlling interest)
3.339.068
16.478.253
5.467.398
25.284.719
Non-controlling interest
-
(696.063)
-
(696.063)
Net assets acquired attributable to equity holders
3.339.068
15.782.190
5.467.398
24.588.656
Financed by
Cash consideration paid
1.786.934
-
-
1.786.934
Issue of shares
-
15.152.490
6.081.211
21.233.701
Total consideration
1.786.934
15.152.490
6.081.211
23.020.635
Gain realized on acquisition
Goodwill =Net Assets - Total consideration
1.552.134
-
629.700
-
-
(613.813)
2.181.834 (613.813)
b. Goodwill Movement
Management decided to fully impair the goodwill resulting mainly from the 2015 acquisitions and to a lesser extent from the 2014 acquisitions as they expect that the future cashflows to be generated from the related properties, based on year end valuations and sales price expectations do not validate any more. The total impairment was 657.082.
14. Investments in associates
In May 2015 by acquiring the mixed use Sec South portfolio (Note 13) the Group acquired participation in certain properties classified under Investments in Associates. The associates acquired were as follows:
a) Green Lake Development srl,is a residential compound company which consists as at end of the reporting period of 35 apartments plus 22villas as well as 4 commercial use designated buildings (Phase A of Green Lake project). The compound is situated on the banks of Grivita Lake, in the northern part of the Romanian capital. The compound includes also facilities such as private kindergarten, nautical club, outdoor sport courts, and restaurants. The Company has a 40,35% participation in this asset. The property as of the end of the reporting period was 46% let.
b) The Group acquired a 24,35% participation in the Delea Nuova office building property in Bucharest. The property is a 10.280 sqm office building, which consists of two underground levels, a ground floor and ten above-ground floors. As of the end of the reporting period, the building was 100% let, with ANCOM (the Romanian Telecommunications Regulator) being the anchor tenant (70% of GLA). The table below summarizes the movements in the carrying amount of the Group's investment in associates.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Cost of investment in associates at the beginning of the period
4.887.944
6.132.516
Share of profits /(losses) from associates
469.248
(1.244.572)
Dividend Income
(127.569)
-
Foreign exchange difference
(12.313)
-
Total
5.217.310
4.887.944
As at 31 December 2016, the Group's interests in its associates and their summarised financial information, including total assets at fair value, total liabilities, revenues and profit or loss, were as follows:
Project Name
Associates
Total assets
Total liabilities
Profit/
(loss)
Holding
Share of profits from associates
Country
Asset type
%
Delea Nuova Project
Lelar Holdings Limited and S.C. Delenco Construct S.R.L.
24.887.951
(3.461.850)
1.926.778
24,354%
469.248
Romania
Office building
GreenLake Project - Phase A
GreenLake Development Srl
13.867.862
(14.698.363)
(1.563.486)
40,35%
-
Romania
Residential assets
Total
38.755.813
(18.160.213)
363.292
469.248
The share of profit from the associate GreenLake Delevopment Srl was limited up to the interest of the Group in the associate.
As at 31 December 2015, the Group's interests in its associates and their summarised financial information, including total assets at fair value, total liabilities, revenues and profit or loss, were as follows:
Project Name
Associates
Total assets
Total liabilities
Profit/
(loss)
Holding
Share of profits from associates
Country
Asset type
%
Delea Nuova Project
Lelar Holdings Limited and S.C. Delenco Construct S.R.L.
24.232.215
(4.158.521)
(2.895.756)
24,354%
(705.232)
Romania
Office building
GreenLake Project - Phase A
GreenLake Development Srl
15.651.396
(16.080.270)
(2.374.548)
40,35%
(539.340)
Romania
Residential assets
Total
39.883.611
(20.238.791)
(5.270.304)
(1.244.572)
15. Tangible and intangible assets
As at 31 December 2016 the intangible assets were composed of the capitalized expenditure on the Enterprise Resource Planning system (Microsoft Dynamics-Navision) in the amount of 96.183. Accumulated amortization as at the reporting date amounts to 62.270 as the system was already in use.
As at 31 December 2016 and 2015 the tangible non-current assets mainly consisted of the machinery and equipment used for the servicing the Group's investment properties in Ukraine and Romania.
16. Long Term Receivables and prepayments
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Long Term Receivable
251.181
252.916
Prepayment for Investments
100.000
100.000
Total
351.181
352.916
Long term receivable mainly includes the cash collateral from Piraeus Leasing.
17. Inventory
30 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
At 1 January
11.300.000
-
Sale of Inventories
(1.522.233)
-
Transfer to Investment Property
(4.686.000)
-
Acquisition of subsidiaries
-
12.300.000
Impairment of inventory
(63.513)
(1.000.000)
At 31 December
5.028.254
11.300.000
In May 2015 by acquiring the mixed use Sec South portfolio (Note 13) the Group acquired 100% of a residential portfolio in Boyana, in Sofia, Bulgaria which is classified as Inventory.
After a decision of the Board of Directors of Boyana to change the initial plan for construction in the land and hold this land for capital appreciation, 4.686.000 which related to the land that was transferred to Investment Properties (Note 12.2) and from now on will be treated under IAS 40.
18. Available for sale financial assets
In April 2015 the Group completed the acquisition of a 20% interest in a fully let and income generating office building in Sofia, Autounion, for a cash consideration of 4.059.839 including the assignment of a loan amounting to 1.859.278 together with accumulated interest up to the acquisition date (Note 19). The holding was classified as "Available for Sale Financial Assets" in conformity with IAS 39. Autounion is a Class A BREEAM certified office building, located close to the Sofia Airport. The building has a Gross Lettable Area of 19.476 sqm over ten floors, includes underground parking and is fully let to one of the largest Bulgarian insurance companies on a long lease extending to 2027.
In Q3-2016, as a result of the vendor (BLUEHOUSE ACCESSION PROPERTY HOLDINGS III S.A.R.L) of BIGBLUEBOX 3 (Praktiker Craiova) requesting redemption of the 8.618.997 Secured Redeemable Convertible Preference Class B Shares ("RCPS"), the Company transferred, the security, its 20% participation over Autounion to the said vendor. Although there is a difference appearing as a liability to the vendor (Note 25), the Group is in negotiation as to the final settlement amount and the method of payment.
Fair value gain for the period represents the difference between the fair value of the investment at acquisition date minus the fair value of investment at the reporting date.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
At 1 January
2.783.535
-
Acquisition cost of the investment
-
2.298.006
Fair Value gain
-
485.529
Disposal of AFS investment
(2.783.535)
-
At 31 December
-
2.783.535
As a result of Autounion transfer a net loss of 206.491 was recognized in the Group's consolidated statement of comprehensive income for 2016. The amount reflects the aggregate book value of 20% interest in Autounion 2.783.535 plus the assigned loan including accumulated interest up to the disposal date amounting to 1.968.486 minus the accumulated fair value gain in the amount of 485.529 that was initially recognised in equity and recycled to the loss of the year as of the disposal date minus a pledged value of 4.060.000. The total remaining liability recognized at the reporting date to the vendor amounts to 2.521.211 (Note 25).
19. Prepayments and other current assets
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Trade and other receivables
992.482
792.565
VAT and other taxes receivable
378.455
938.464
Deferred expenses
159.866
921.427
Receivables due from related parties
7.284
3.384
Loan receivable from 3rd parties
1.000.000
-
Loan to associates (Note 32.4)
264.110
254.718
Loan to Available for Sale Financial Assets (Note 18)
-
1.905.933
Allowance for impairment of prepayments and other current assets
(23.836)
(21.268)
Total
2.778.361
4.795.223
Trade and other receivables mainly include receivables from tenants (including the Greek electricity grid administrator) and prepayments made for services.
VAT receivable represent VAT which is refundable in Romania, Cyprus and Ukraine.
Deferred expenses include legal, advisory, consulting and marketing expenses related to ongoing share capital increase and due diligence expenses related to the possible acquisition of investment properties in the near future.
Loan receivable from 3rd party represents an amount provided as an advance payment for acquiring a participation into an investment property and has a maturity date 30 June 2018.
Loan to associates reflects a loan receivable from Greenlake Development SRL, holding company of Greenlake Phase A (Note 14, Note 32.4).
Loan to Available for Sale Financial Assets reflects a loan receivable from Bluehouse V, holding company of Autounion building disposed in 2016 (Note 18).
20. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents represent liquidity held at banks.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Cash with banks in USD
17.670
25.205
Cash with banks in EUR
152.742
214.177
Cash with banks in UAH
31.744
40.505
Cash with banks in RON
1.319.686
569.424
Cash with banks in BGN
179.165
3.701
Cash equivalents
-
42.410
Total
1.701.007
895.422
An amount of ~1,1m held in accounts related to properties that carry debt facilities is restricted cash, as the lending banks control its usage to conform to contractual obligations.
21. Share capital
Number of Shares during 2016 and 2015
31 December 2014
13 March 2015
31 May 2015
29 June 2015
1 July 2015
27 July 2015
12 August 2015
31 December 2015
13 October 2016
31 December 2016
Increase of share capital
Increase of share capital
Repayment RCPS
Increase of share capital
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of warrants
Redemption of redeemable shares
Authorised
Ordinary shares of 0,01
989.869.935
989.869.935
989.869.935
Total equity
989.869.935
989.869.935
989.869.935
RCP Class A Shares of 0,01
785.000
785.000
785.000
RCP Class B Shares of 0,01
8.618.997
8.618.997
8.618.997
Total
990.654.935
8.618.997
999.273.932
999.273.932
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 0,01
33.884.054
23.777.748
18.028.294
-
8.785.580
5.539.047
90.014.723
90.014.723
Total equity
33.884.054
23.777.748
18.028.294
-
8.785.580
5.539.047
90.014.723
90.014.723
RCP Class A Shares of 0,01
785.000
(392.500)
392.500
(392.500)
-
RCP Class B Shares of 0,01
8.618.997
8.618.997
(8.618.997)
-
Total
34.669.054
23.777.748
18.028.294
(392.500)
8.618.997
8.785.580
5.539.047
99.026.220
(99.026.220)
90.014.723
Nominal value () for 2016 and 2015
31 December 2014
13 March 2015
31 May 2015
29 June 2015
1 July 2015
27 July 2015
12 August 2015
31 December 2015
13 October 2016
31 December 2016
Increase of share capital
Increase of share capital
Repayment RCPS
Increase of share capital
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of warrants
Redemption of redeemable shares
Authorised
Ordinary shares of 0,01
9.898.699
9.898.699
9.898.699
Total equity
9.898.699
9.898.699
9.898.699
RCP Class A Shares of 0,01
7.850
7.850
7.850
RCP Class B Shares of 0,01
-
86.190
86.190
86.190
Total
9.906.549
86.190
9.992.739
9.992.739
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 0,01
338.839
237.777
180.283
87.856
55.390
900.145
900.145
Total equity
338.839
237.777
180.283
87.856
55.390
900.145
900.145
RCP Class A Shares of 0,01 (Note 21.6)
7.850
(3.925)
3.925
(3.925)
-
RCP Class B Shares of 0,01 (Note 21.6)
-
86.190
86.190
(86.190)
-
Total
346.689
237.777
180.283
(3.925)
86.190
87.856
55.390
990.260
(990.190)
-
21.1 Authorised share capital
As at the end of 2015 the authorized share capital of the Company was 989.869.935 Ordinary Shares of 0,01 nominal value each, 785.000 Redeemable Preference Class A Shares of 0,01 nominal value each and 8.618.997 Redeemable Preference Class B Shares of 0,01 nominal value each.
No changes were effected during the reporting period as far as the authorized share capital of the Company is concerned and therefore at the end of the reporting period the authorized share capital of the Company remained at 989.869.935 Ordinary Shares of 0,01 nominal value each, 785.000 Redeemable Preference Class A Shares of 0,01 nominal value each and 8.618.997 Redeemable Preference Class B Shares of 0,01 nominal value each. Yet the Company is in process to cancel the Class A and Class B Redeemable Preference Shares (Note 21.6), a process that will be completed in 2017.
21.2 Issued Share Capital
As at the end of 2015 the issued share capital of the Company was as follows:
a) 90.014.723 Ordinary Shares of 0,01 nominal value each,
b) 392.500 Redeemable Preference Class A Shares of 0,01 nominal value each,
c) 8.618.997 Redeemable Preference Class B Shares of 0,01 nominal value each.
No changes were effected throughout the reporting period in respect of the issued share capital of the Company and as at the end of the reporting period the issued share capital of the Company remained as follows:
a) 90.014.723 Ordinary Shares of 0,01 nominal value each,
b) 392.500 Redeemable Preference Class A Shares of 0,01 nominal value each, subject to cancellation during 2017 (Note 21.6),
c) 8.618.997 Redeemable Preference Class B Shares of 0,01 nominal value each, subject to cancellation during 2017 (Note 21.6).
In respect of the Class A Redeemable Preference Shares, issued in connection to the Innovations acquisition and the Class B Redeemable Preference Shares, issued in connection to the acquisition of Craiova Praktiker, following the holders of such shares notifying the Company on their intent to redeem within 2016, the Company:
- actually proceeded in effecting full redemption of the Class A shares (392.500) which was finalized in Q1-2017 while the process of cancelling them will be concluded within 2017
- for the Class B Redeemable Preference Shares, in lieu of redemption the Company gave its 20% holding in Autounion (Note 18) in October 2016, to the Craiova Praktiker seller BLUEHOUSE ACCESSION PROPERTY HOLDINGS III S.A.R.L and has been negotiating the resulting difference (if any) for a final settlement. As soon as the case is settled, the Company will proceed with the cancelation of the Class B Redeemable Preference Shares
21.3 Option schemes
A. Under the scheme adopted in 2007, each of the directors serving at the time, who is still a Director of the Company is entitled to subscribe for 2.631 Ordinary Shares exercisable as set out below:
Exercise Price
Number of
USD
Shares
Exercisable until 1 August 2017
57
1.754
Exercisable until 1 August 2017
83
877
B. Under a second scheme also adopted in 2007, director Franz M. Hoerhager is entitled to subscribe for 1.829 ordinary shares exercisable as set out below:
Exercise Price
Number of
GBP
Shares
Exercisable until 1 August 2017
40
1.219
Exercisable until 1 August 2017
50
610
C. Under a scheme adopted in 2015, pursuant to an approval by the AGM of 31/12/2013, the Company proceeded in 2015 in issuing 590.000 options to its employees, as a reward for their effort and support during the previous year. Each option entitles the Option holder to one Ordinary Share. Exercise price stands at GBP 0,15. The Option holders lose and thus may not exercise any option from the moment they cease to offer their services to the Company. The CEO and the CFO of the Company did not receive any options.
a. 147.500 Options may be exercised within 2016. Out of the Options that may be exercised in 2016, none has been exercised until the reporting date,
b. 147.500 Options may be exercised within 2017,
c. 295.000 Options may be exercised within 2018.
The Company considers that all option schemes are currently out of money and therefore has not made any relevant provision.
21.4 Class A Warrants issued
The Company acquired the Sec South portfolio in 2015 (Notes 12,13) in exchange of Ordinary shares which were issued at GBP 0,65 each. The sellers were also provided certain Class A Warrants giving the right to the Warrant holders to subscribe in cash at the Exercise price for additional Ordinary Shares in the Company. The Company issued then two sets of Class A Warrants as follows:
1) 18.028.294 warrants corresponding to 18.028.294 ordinary shares, exercisable within 45 days from signing at an exercise price of GBP 0,10 per ordinary share. 14.324.627 out of these warrants were exercised by August 2015 (Notes 21.2). The remaining warrants have lapsed.
2) 18.028.294 warrants corresponding to 18.028.294 ordinary shares, were exercisable by 31 December 2016 at an exercise price of GBP 0,45 per ordinary share. None of these warrants were exercised by 31 December 2016 and thus the warrants have lapsed.
21.5 Class B Warrants issued
On 8 August 2011 the Company issued an amount of Class B Warrants for an aggregate corresponding to 12,5% of the issued share capital of the Company after the exercise date. The Class B Warrants may be exercised at any time until 30 June 2017. The exercise price of the Class B Warrants will be the nominal value per Ordinary Share as at the date of exercise. The Class B Warrant Instruments have anti-dilution protection so that, in the event of further share issuances by the Company, the number of Ordinary Shares to which the holder of a Class B Warrant is entitled will be adjusted so that he receives the same percentage of the issued share capital of the Company (as nearly as practicable), as would have been the case had the issuances not occurred. This anti-dilution protection will freeze on the earlier of (i) the expiration of the Class B Warrants; and (ii) capital increase(s) undertaken by the Company generating cumulative gross proceeds in excess of USD 100.000.000. As at the financial statements issue date none of the Class B Warrants have been exercised. As of the reporting date, the aggregate amount of Class B Warrant is 12.859.246.
21.6 Capital Structure as at the end of the reporting period
As at the reporting date the Company's share capital is as follows:
Number of
(as at) 31 December 2016
(as at) 31 December 2015
Ordinary shares of 0,01
Issued and Listed in AIM
90.014.723
90.014.723
Class A Warrants
-
18.028.294
Class B Warrants
12.859.246
12.859.246
Total number of Shares
Non-Dilutive Basis
90.014.723
90.014.723
Total number of Shares
Full Dilutive Basis
102.873.969
102.873.969
Options
4.460
4.460
Redeemable Preference Class A Shares
The Redeemable Preference Class A Shares which do not have voting or dividend rights where issued as part of the Innovation acquisition purchase consideration. As at the reporting date all of the Redeemable Shares Class A shares have been redeemed and the Company will proceed in their cancellation within 2017.
Redeemable Preference Class B Shares
The Redeemable Preference Class B Shares, issued to BLUEHOUSE ACCESSION PROPERTY HOLDINGS III S.A.R.L as part of the Praktiker Craiova asset acquisition (Note 13) do not have voting rights but have economic rights at par with ordinary shares. As at the reporting date all of the Redeemable Shares Class B have been redeemed (Note 26) but the Company is in discussions with the vendor in respect of a final settlement (Note 18).
22. Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
Exchange differences related to the translation from the functional currency of the Group's subsidiaries are accounted by entries made directly to the foreign currency translation reserve. The foreign exchange translation reserve represents unrealized profits or losses related to the appreciation or depreciation of the local currencies against the EUR in the countries where the Company's subsidiaries' functional currencies are not EUR.
23. Non-Controlling Interests
Non-controlling interests represent the percentage participations in the respective entities not owned by the Group:
%
Non-controlling interest portion
Group Company
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
LLC Almaz-Press-Ukraine
45,00
45,00
Ketiza Limited
10,00
10,00
Ketiza srl
10,00
10,00
Ram Real Estate Management Limited
50,00
50,00
Iuliu Maniu Limited
55,00
55,00
Moselin Investments Srl
55,00
55,00
Rimasol Enterprises Limited
55,76
55,76
Rimasol Real Estate Srl
55,76
55,76
Ashor Ventures Limited
55,76
55,76
Ashor Development Srl
55,76
55,76
Jenby Ventures Limited
55,70
55,70
Jenby Investments Srl
55,70
55,70
Ebenem Limited
55,70
55,70
Ebenem Investments Srl
55,70
55,70
Delia Lebada Invest SRL
35,00
35,00
24. Borrowings
Project
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Principal of bank Loans
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD")
Terminal Brovary
11.551.023
12.164.107
Banca Comerciala Romana /Tonescu Finance
Monaco Towers
924.562
1.210.962
Bancpost SA
Blooming House
1.245.657
1.739.634
Alpha Bank Romania
Romfelt Plaza
809.919
869.602
Alpha Bank Romania
EOS Business Park
991.000
-
Raiffeisen Bank Romania
Linda Residence
-
429.858
Bancpost SA
GreenLake - Parcel K
3.092.926
3.099.639
Alpha Bank Bulgaria
Boyana
2.680.492
3.460.813
Alpha Bank Bulgaria
Boyana/Sertland
693.514
736.864
Bank of Cyprus
Delia Lebada/Pantelimon
4.569.725
4.569.725
Eurobank Ergasias SA
SPDI Logistics
11.726.960
12.343.116
Piraeus Bank SA
GreenLake-Phase 2
2.525.938
2.525.938
Marfin Bank Romania
Praktiker Craiova
4.502.128
4.839.149
Loans by non-controlling shareholders
-
2.713.458
Loans from other 3rd parties
359.134
-
Overdrafts
2.062
26.516
Total principal of bank and non bank Loans
45.675.040
50.729.381
Restructuring fees and interest payable to EBRD
29.898
32.767
Interest accrued on bank loans
2.723.889
2.175.165
Interests accrued on non-bank loans
46.627
743.466
Total
48.475.454
53.680.779
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Current portion
31.580.299
27.417.220
Non-current portion
16.895.155
26.263.559
Total
48.475.454
53.680.779
EBRD loan related to Terminal Brovary
According to the agreement the loan expires in 2022 and has a balloon payment of USD 3.633.333. The loan bears interest of 3 M LIBOR + 6,75%. Such loan has a maturity date in 2022 and following Terminal Brovary sale (Note 36a), the Company sold LLC Terminal Brovary with its assets and liabilities (EBRD loan included).
Under the current agreement the collaterals accompanying the existing loan facility are as follows:
1. LLC Terminal Brovary pledged all movable property with the carrying value more than USD 25.000.
2. LLC Terminal Brovary pledged its Investment property, Brovary Logistics Centre the construction of which was finished in 2010 (Note 12), and all property rights on the center.
3. SPDI PLC pledged 100% corporate rights in SL SECURE Logistics Ltd, a Cyprus Holding Company which is the Shareholder of LLC Terminal Brovary and LLC Aisi Brovary.
4. SL SECURE Logistics Ltd pledged 99% corporate rights in LLC Aisi Brovary.
5. LLC Aisi Brovary pledged 100% corporate rights in LLC Terminal Brovary.
6. LLC Terminal Brovary pledged all current and reserve accounts opened by LLC Terminal Brovary in Unicreditbank Ukraine.
7. LLC Aisi Brovary entered into a call and put option agreement with EBRD, pursuant to which following an Event of Default (as described in the Agreement) EBRD has the right (Call option) to purchase at the Call Price from LLC Aisi Brovary, 20% of the Participatory Interest of LLC Terminal Brovary on the relevant Settlement Date.
8. LLC Terminal Brovary has granted EBRD a second ranking mortgage in relation to its own and LLC Aisi Brovary's obligations under the call and put option agreement.
9. LLC Terminal Brovary has pledged its rights arising in connection with the existing Lease agreements with Tenants.
10. LLC Aisi Brovary has entered with EBRD into a conditional assignment agreement of 20% and 80% corporate rights in LLC Terminal Brovary.
11. SL SECURE Logistics Ltd has entered with EBRD into a conditional assignment agreement of 99% corporate rights in LLC Aisi Brovary.
12. SPDI PLC has issued a corporate guarantee dated 12 January 2009 guaranteeing all liabilities and fulfilment of conditions under the existing loan agreement remains in force. The maturity of the guarantee is equal to the maturity of the loan.
The existing credit agreement with EBRD includes among others the following requirements for LLC Terminal Brovary and the Group as a whole:
1. At all times LLC Brovary Logistics shall maintain a balance in the Debt Service Reserve Amount (DSRA) account equal to not less than the sum of all payments of principal and interest on the Loan which will be due and payable during the next six months.
2. LLC Terminal Brovary shall achieve a "CNRI"(Contract Net Rental Income is the aggregate of monthly lease payments, net of value added tax, contracted by the Borrower pursuant to the Lease Agreements as of the relevant testing date and converted into Dollars at the official exchange rate established by the National Bank of Ukraine as of such testing date) according to the following schedule:
(1) on 31 December 2015, CNRI of USD 230.000 or more; and
(2) on 30 June and 31 December in each year commencing on the date of 30 June 2016, CNRI of USD 250.000 or more, in respect of the six month period commencing on any such date.
3. LLC Terminal Brovary shall achieve a "DSCR"(Debt Service Coverage Ratio is the sum of net income minus operating expenses plus amortization, divided with the sum of paid principal & interest) according to the following schedule:
i. in respect of the 6 months period ending on 30 June 2015 and 31 December 2015, the DSCR of more than 1,15x.
ii.in respect of the 6 months period ending on 30 June or 31 December in any year commencing on the date of 30 June 2016, the DSCR of more than 1,2x.
Other bank Borrowings
SecMon Real Estate Srl (2011) entered into a loan agreement with Banca Comerciala Romana for a credit facility for financing part of the acquisition of the Monaco Towers Project apartments. As of the end of the reporting period the balance of the loan was 924.562 and bears interest of EURIBOR 3M plus 5%. In June 2016, Banca Comerciala Romana has assigned the loan, all rights and securities to Tonescu Finance SRL. The loan, which is currently expired, is secured by all assets of SecMon Real Estate Srl as well as its shares. The Group is in discussion with Tonescu Finance SRL for a potential restructuring.
Ketiza Real Estate Srl entered (2012) into a loan agreement with Bancpost SA for a credit facility for financing the acquisition of the Blooming House Project and 100% of the remaining (without VAT) construction works of Blooming House project. As of the end of the reporting period the balance of the loan was 1.245.657. The loan bears interest of EURIBOR 3M plus 3,5% and matures in May 2017. The Group is in discussion for extending the loan to 2020. The bank loan is secured by all assets of Ketiza Real Estate Srl as well as its shares and is being repaid through sales proceeds.
SecRom Real Estate Srl entered (2009) into a loan agreement with Alpha Bank Romania for a credit facility for financing part of the acquisition of the Doamna Ghica Project apartments. As of the end of the reporting period, the balance of the loan was 809.919, bears interest of EURIBOR 3M+5% and is repayable on the basis of investment property sales. The loan has a maturity date in March 2017 and the Group has been in discussions with the lender for a restructuring. Following an agreement with the bank the loan was extended in Q1-2017 for another 3 years. The loan is secured by all assets of SecRom Real Estate Srl as well as its shares and is being repaid through sales proceeds.
SecVista Real Estate Srl entered (2011) into a loan agreement with Raiffeisen Bank Romania for a credit facility for financing part of the acquisition of the Linda Residence Project apartments. Due to a bulk sale of all the apartment units of the said project in 2016, the loan was fully repaid in May 2016 and an amount of 326.937 was written off (Note 6b and 9).
Moselin Investments Srl (2010) entered into a construction loan agreement with Bancpost SA covering the construction works of Parcel K Green Lake project. As of the end of the reporting period the balance of the loan was 3.092.926 and bears interest of EURIBOR 3M plus 5%. The loan is repayable from the sales proceeds while it matures in June 2017. The Group is in discussion for extending the loan to 2022. The loan is secured with the property itself and the shares of Moselin Investments Srl and is being repaid through sales proceeds.
Boyana Residence ood entered (2011) into a loan agreement with Alpha Bank Bulgaria for a construction loan related to the construction of the Boyana Residence project (finished in 2014).As of the end of the reporting period the balance of the loan was 2.680.492 and bears interest of EURIBOR 3M plus 5,75%. The loan maturity was extended following negotiation with the bank to March 2019. The loan currently is being repaid through sales proceeds. The facility is secured through a mortgage over the property and a pledge over the company's shares as well as those of Sertland Properties Limited. The Company has provided corporate guarantees for this loan.
Sertland Properties Limited entered (2008) into a loan agreement with Alpha Bank Bulgaria for an acquisition loan related to the acquisition of 70% of Boyana Residence ood. As of the end of the reporting period the balance of the loan was 693.514 and bears interest of EURIBOR 3M plus 5,75%. The loan maturity was extended following negotiation with the bank to March 2019. The loan currently is being repaid through sales proceeds of Boyana Residence apartments. The loan is secured with a pledge on company's shares, and a corporate guarantee by SEC South East Continent Unique Real Estate (Secured) Investments Limited.
Delia Lebada Invest Srl, a subsidiary, entered into a loan agreement with the Bank of Cyprus Limited in 2007 to effectively finance a leveraged buy-out of the subsidiary by the Group. The principal balance of the loan as at the end of the reporting period was 4.569.725 (without any accrued interest and default penalty). As the loan is in default the bank has initiated insolvency procedures to take over the Pantelimon lake asset. The Group is currently in discussion with its partner and the bank in an effort to find an amicable settlement to the case. The Company has provided corporate guarantees for this loan.
SPDI Logistics SA entered (April 2015) into a loan agreement with EUROBANK SA to refinance the existing debt facility related to GED Logistics terminal. As of the end of the reporting period the balance of the loan is 11.726.960 and bears interest of EURIBOR 6M plus 3,2%+30% of the asset swap. The loan is repayable by 2022, has a balloon payment of 8.660.000 and is secured by all assets of SPDI Logistics SA as well as its shares.
SEC South East Continent Unique Real Estate (Secured) Investments Limited has a debt facility with Piraeus Bank (since 2007) for the acquisition of the Green Lake project land in Bucharest Romania. As of the end of the reporting period the balance of the loan was 2.525.938(without any accrued interest and default penalty) and bears interest of EURIBOR 3M plus 4% plus the Greek law 128/78 0,6% contribution. The loan matured in February 2017 and the Group is in discussions with the bank for prolongation of the term of facility to 2022. The Company has provided corporate guarantees for this loan.
BlueBigBox3 srl (Praktiker Craiova) has a loan agreement with Marfin Bank Romania. As of the end of the reporting period the balance of the loan was 4.502.128 and bears interest of EURIBOR 6M plus 5% and 3M plus 4,5%. The loan which is repayable by 2025 with a balloon payment of 2.159.628 and is secured by the asset as well as the shares of BlueBigBox3 srl.
N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL entered in 2016 into a loan agreement with Alpha Bank Romania for a credit facility of 1.000.000 for working capital purposes. As of the end of the reporting period, the balance of the loan was 991.000, bears interest of EURIBOR 1M+4,5% and is repayable from the free cash flow resulting from the rental income of the related property. The loan matures in April 2024 and is secured by a second rank mortgage over assets of N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL as well as its shares.
Other non bank borrowing includes borrowings from non-controlling interests. During the last eight years and in order to support the GreenLake project the non controlling shareholders of Moselin and Rimasol Limited (other than the Group) have contributed their share of capital injections by means of shareholder loans. The loans bear interest between 5% and 7% annually and were repayable in 2016 and 2017. An amount of ~2,7m from such loans as presented in 2015 financial statements has been agreed to be capitalized (the process is to be concluded within 2017) and therefore appears under equity section.
25. Trade and other payables
The fair value of trade and other payables due within one year approximate their carrying amounts as presented below.
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Payables to third parties
4.734.924
6.209.235
Payables to related parties (Note 32.2)
1.146.150
743.200
Deferred income from tenants current
635.240
99.554
Accruals
536.160
259.031
Payables due for construction
436.819
405.904
Total
7.489.293
7.716.924
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Current portion
7.038.170
3.044.036
Non-current portion
451.123
4.672.888
Total
7.489.293
7.716.924
Payables to third parties represents: a) payable balances to third party shareholders of entities where the Group maintains a participation. An amount of ~4mhas been been agreed to be capitalized during 2016 (the process is to be concluded within 2017) and therefore has been transferred under equity section, b) payables due to Bluehouse Capital as a result the Redeemable Convertible Class B share redemption (Note 18) that are under negotiation for a final settlement and c) amounts payable to various service providers including auditors, legal advisors, consultants and third party accountants related to the current operations of the Group.
Payables to related parties represent amounts due to board of directors and board committee members and accrued management remuneration as well as the balances with Secure Management Ltd and Grafton Properties (Note 32.2).
Deferred income from tenants represents advances from tenants which will be used as future rental income and utilities charges.
Accruals mainly include the accrued, administration fees, accounting fees, facility management and other fees payable to third parties for the year 2016 (expenses not invoiced within 2016) as well as legal fees for the sale of Terminal Brovary logistics which was finalized at the beginning of 2017.
Payables for construction represent amounts payable to the contractor of Bela Logistic Center in Odessa. The settlement was reached in late 2011 on the basis of maintaining the construction contract in an inactive state (to be reactivated at the option of the Group), while upon reactivation of the contract or termination of it (because of the sale of the asset) the Group would have to pay an additional UAH 5.400.000 (~USD 160.000) payable upon such event occurring. Since it is uncertain when the latter amount is to be paid, it has been discounted at the current discount rates in Ukraine and is presented as a non-current liability. Payables for construction also include an amount of ~245.000 payable to Boyana's constructor which has been withheld as Good Performance Guarantee.
26. Deposits from Tenants
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Deposits from tenants non-current
217.328
623.770
Deposits from tenants current
271.019
132.684
Total
488.347
756.454
Deposits from tenants appearing under current and non-current liabilities include the amounts received from the tenants of ]Terminal Brovary Logistics, Innovations Logistics Park, EOS Business Park, Craiova Praktiker, GED Logisticsand companies representing residential segment as advances/guarantees and are to be reimbursed to these clients at the expiration of the lease agreements.
27. Provisions and Taxes Payables
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Corporate income tax
648.825
482.389
Defence tax
29.918
24.920
Other taxes including VAT payable
468.275
314.696
Provision (Notes 7, 33.3)
742.166
724.445
Total Provisions and Tax Liabilities
1.889.184
1.546.450
Corporate income tax represents taxes payable in Cyprus and Romania.
Other taxes represent local property taxes and VAT payable in Ukraine, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria and Cyprus.
28. Finance Lease Liabilities
As at the reporting date the finance lease liabilities consist of the non-current portion of 11.081.379 and the current portion of 301.409 (31 December 2015: 11.273.639 and 192.083, accordingly).
31 Dec 2016
Note
Minimum lease payments
Interest
Principal
Less than one year
35.2 & 35.6
961.744
665.796
295.948
Between two and five years
3.754.280
2.138.258
1.616.022
More than five years
11.822.949
2.477.889
9.345.060
16.538.973
5.281.943
11.257.030
Accrued Interest
125.758
Total Finance Lease Liabilities
11.382.788
31 Dec 2015
Note
Minimum lease payments
Interest
Principal
Less than one year
35.2
& 35.6
775.146
586.626
188.520
Between two and five years
3.592.679
2.169.534
1.423.145
More than five years
12.373.657
2.573.824
9.799.833
16.741.482
5.329.984
11.411.498
Accrued Interest
54.224
Total Finance Lease Liabilities
11.465.722
28.1 Land Plots Financial Leasing
The Group rents in Ukraine land plots classified as finance leases. Lease obligations are denominated in UAH. The fair value of lease obligations approximate to their carrying amounts as presented above. Following the appropriate discounting finance lease liabilities are carried at 291.322 under current and non-current portion. The Group's obligations under finance leases are secured by the lessor's title to the leased assets.
28.2 Sale and Lease Back Agreements
A. Innovations Logistic Park
In May 2014 the Group concluded the acquisition of Innovations Logistics Park in Bucharest, owned by Best Day Srl, through a sale and lease back agreement with Piraeus Leasing Romania SA. As of the end of the reporting period the balance is 7.308.731,bearing interest rate at 3M Euribor plus 4,45% margin, being repayable in monthly tranches until 2026 with a balloon payment of 5.244.926. At the maturity of the lease agreement Best Day SRL will become owner of the asset.
Under the current finance lease agreement the collaterals for the facility are as follows:
1. Best Day SRL pledged its future receivables from its tenants.
2. Best Day SRL pledged its shares.
3. Best Day SRL pledged all current and reserved accounts opened in Piraeus Leasing, Romania.
4. Best Day SRL is obliged to provide cash collateral in the amount of 250.000 in Piraeus Leasing Romania, which had been deposited as follows, half in May 2014 and half in May 2015.
5. SPDI provided a corporate guarantee in favor of the bank towards the liabilities of Best Day SRL arising from the sale and lease back agreement.
In late February 2017 the Group finally agreed and signed (following twelve months of discussions) an amended sale and lease back agreement with the Piraeus Leasing Romania for Innovations Logistics Park in Bucharest, governing the allocation of the Nestle Romania, early termination fee of ~1,6 million payable to SPDI (Note 36b).
B. EOS Business Park
In October 2014 the Group concluded the acquisition of EOS Business Park in Bucharest, owned by N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL, through a sale and lease back agreement with Alpha Bank Romania SA. As of the end of the reporting period the balance is 3.782.735 bearing interest rate at 3M Euribor plus 5,25% margin, being repayable in monthly tranches until 2024 with a balloon payment of 2.546.600. At the maturity of the lease agreement by N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL will become owner of the asset.
Under the current finance lease agreement the collaterals for the facility are as follows:
1. N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL pledged its future receivables from its tenants.
2. N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL pledged Bank Guarantee receivables from its tenants.
3. N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL pledged its shares.
4. N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL pledged all current and reserved accounts opened in Alpha Bank Romania SA.
5. N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL is obliged to provide cash collateral in the amount of 300.000 in Alpha Bank Romania SA, starting from October 2019.
6. SPDI provided a corporate guarantee in favor of the bank towards the liabilities of N-E Real Estate Park First Phase SRL arising from the sales and lease back agreement.
29. Restructuring of the business
During 2016 the non controlling shareholders of Moselin, Iuliu Maniu, Ram, Rimasol Ltd, Rimasol SRL, Ashor Limited, Ashor SRL, Ebenem Limited, Ebenem SRL, Jenby Limited and Jenby SRL (in agreement with the Group) agreed to capitalize the bigger part of their capital injections by means of shareholder loans and payables effected from 2008 onwards. An amount of 6.641.997 from such loans and payables have been transferred to the equity section while the process of capitalization will be finalized within 2017.
30. Earnings and net assets per share attributable to equity holders of the parent
a. Weighted average number of ordinary shares
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Issued ordinary shares capital
90.014.723
90.014.723
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (Basic)
90.014.723
69.460.155
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares
102.873.969
82.631.610
b. Basic diluted and adjusted earnings per share
Earnings per share
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Loss after tax attributable to owners of the parent
(2.363.693)
(11.015.852)
Basic
(0,03)
(0,16)
Diluted
(0,02)
(0,13)
c. Net assets per share
Net assets per share
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Net assets attributable to equity holders of the parent
38.924.809
42.433.125
Number of ordinary shares
90.014.723
90.014.723
Diluted number of ordinary shares
102.873.969
102.873.969
Basic
0,43
0,47
Diluted
0,38
0,41
31. Segment information
All commercial and financial information related to the properties held directly or indirectly by the Group is being provided to members of executive management who report to the Board of Directors. Such information relates to rentals, valuations, income, costs and capital expenditures. The individual properties are aggregated into segments based on the economic nature of the property. For the reporting period the Group has identified the following material reportable segments:
Commercial-Industrial
Warehouse segment - GED Logistics, Innovations Logistics Park, Terminal Brovary Logistics Park
Office segment - Eos Business Park - Delea Nuova (Associate)
Retail segment - Craiova Praktiker
Residential
Residential segment
Land Assets
Land assets
There are no sales between the segments.
Segment assets for the investment properties segments represent investment property (including investment properties under development and prepayments made for the investment properties). Segment liabilities represent interest bearing borrowings, finance lease liabilities and deposits from tenants.
Profit and Loss for the year 2016
Warehouse
Office
Retail
Residential
Land Plots
Total
Segment profit
Property Sales income (Note 6)
-
-
-
3.196.381
-
3.196.381
Cost of Property sold (Note 6)
-
-
-
(4.003.804)
-
(4.003.804)
Rental income (Note 2)
4.022.457
579.894
545.564
114.692
-
5.262.607
Service charges and utilities income (Note 2)
374.497
66.784
-
17.367
-
458.648
Sale of electricity (Note 2)
315.599
-
-
-
-
315.599
Asset Management fees (Note 2)
-
-
-
34.086
-
34.086
Valuation gains/(losses) from investment property (Note 5)
176.550
337.684
329.975
133.131
(80.547)
896.793
Share of profits/(losses) from associates
(Note 14)
469.248
-
-
-
469.248
Result on disposal of available for sale financial assets (Note 18)
-
(206.491)
-
-
-
(206.491)
Asset operating expenses (Note 3)
(530.020)
(71.045)
(111.500)
(80.429)
(199.447)
(992.441)
Impairment of inventory and provisions (Note 7)
-
-
-
(63.513)
-
(63.513)
Segment profit
4.359.083
1.176.074
764.039
(652.089)
(279.994)
5.367.113
Administration expenses (Note 4)
(2.614.188)
Other (expenses)/income, net (Note 8)
(1.304.304)
Finance income(Note 9) (Note 6)
1.153.243
Interest expenses (Note 9)
(3.571.387)
Other finance costs (Note 9)
(167.564)
Foreign exchange losses, net (Note 10a)
(1.041.239)
Income tax expense (Note 11)
(174.315)
Exchange difference on I/C loan to foreign holdings (Note 10b)
(4.167.542)
Exchange difference on translation foreign holdings (Note 22)
3.508.448
Available-for-sale financial assets - Profit transferred to net profit due to disposal
(485.529)
Total Comprehensive Income
(3.497.264)
Profit and Loss for the year 2015
Warehouse
Office
Retail
Residential
Land Plots
Total
Segment profit
Property Sales income (Note 6)
-
-
-
1.725.326
-
1.725.326
Cost of sales (Note 6)
-
-
-
(2.043.649)
-
(2.043.649)
Rental income (Note 2)
3.627.698
523.013
258.191
196.120
-
4.605.022
Service charges and utilities income (Note 2)
470.413
75.563
-
-
-
545.976
Sale of electricity (Note 2)
297.962
-
-
-
-
297.962
Valuation gains/(losses) from investment property (Note 5)
(89.178)
150.000
(2.870.000)
251.500
222.431
(2.335.247)
Gain realized on acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 13)
1.552.134
-
-
-
-
1.552.134
Share of profits/(losses) from associates (Note 14)
(705.232)
-
-
(539.340)
(1.244.572)
Asset operating expenses (Note 3)
(622.699)
(155.931)
(31.010)
(156.863)
(158.080)
(1.124.583)
Impairment of inventory and provisions (Note 7)
-
-
-
-
(1.675.659)
(1.675.659)
Goodwill impairment (Note 13b)
(43.269)
(613.813)
(657.082)
Segment profit
5.236.330
(155.856)
(3.256.632)
(27.566)
(2.150.648)
(354.372)
Gain realized on acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 13)
629.700
Administration expenses (Note 4)
(3.013.942)
Other (expenses)/income, net (Note 8)
653.856
Finance income (Note 9)
63.596
Interest expenses (Note 9)
(3.834.696)
Other finance costs (Note 9)
(603.495)
Foreign exchange losses, net (Note 10a)
(5.071.048)
Income tax expense (Note 11)
(80.188)
Exchange difference on I/C loan to foreign holdings (Note 10b)
(13.653.402)
Exchange difference on translation foreign holdings (Note 22)
8.064.848
Available for sale financial assets gains (Note 18)
485.529
Total Comprehensive Income
(16.713.614)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2016
Warehouse
Office
Retail
Residential
Land plots
Corporate
Total
Assets
Investment properties
42.400.000
6.860.000
7.500.000
4.375.000
34.519.207
-
95.654.207
Investment properties under development
-
-
-
-
5.027.986
-
5.027.986
Long-term receivables and prepayments
350.000
-
-
309
-
872
351.181
Investments in associates
-
5.217.310
-
-
-
-
5.217.310
Inventory
-
-
-
5.028.254
-
-
5.028.254
Segment assets
42.750.000
12.077.310
7.500.000
9.403.563
39.547.193
872
111.278.938
Tangible and intangible assets
129.396
Prepayments and other current assets
2.778.361
Cash and cash equivalents
1.701.007
Total assets
115.887.702
Borrowings
23.308.195
991.176
4.518.976
3.063.513
16.219.462
374.132
48.475.454
Finance lease liabilities
7.550.279
3.782.735
-
-
49.774
11.382.788
Deposits from tenants
451.640
-
-
36.707
-
488.347
Redeemable preference shares
-
-
-
-
-
-
Segment liabilities
31.310.114
4.773.911
4.518.976
3.100.220
16.269.236
374.132
60.346.589
Trade and other payables
-
-
-
-
-
7.489.293
Taxes payable and provisions
-
-
-
-
-
1.889.184
Total liabilities
31.310.114
4.773.911
4.518.976
3.100.220
16.269.236
374.132
69.725.066
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2015
Warehouse
Office
Retail
Residential
Land plots
Total
Assets
Investment properties
43.164.324
6.550.000
7.200.000
6.847.538
30.578.609
94.340.471
Investment properties under development
-
-
-
-
5.125.389
5.125.389
Long-term receivables and prepayments
350.000
-
-
1.185
1.731
352.916
Goodwill
-
-
-
-
-
-
Investments in associates
-
4.887.943
-
-
1
4.887.944
Available-for-sale financial assets
-
2.783.535
-
-
-
2.783.535
Inventory
-
-
-
6.990.150
4.309.850
11.300.000
Segment assets
43.514.324
14.221.478
7.200.000
13.838.873
40.015.580
118.790.255
Tangible and intangible assets
164.617
Prepayments and other current assets
4.795.223
Cash and cash equivalents
895.422
Total assets
124.645.517
Borrowings
24.539.925
-
4.839.149
4.586.129
19.715.576
53.680.779
Finance lease liabilities
7.508.988
3.889.870
-
-
66.864
11.465.722
Deposits from tenants
614.018
-
-
37.444
104.992
756.454
Redeemable preference shares
349.325
-
6.081.211
-
-
6.430.536
Segment liabilities
33.012.256
3.889.870
10.920.360
4.623.573
19.887.432
72.333.491
Trade and other payables
-
-
-
-
-
7.716.924
Taxes payable and provisions
-
-
-
-
-
1.546.450
Total liabilities
33.012.256
3.889.870
10.920.360
4.623.573
19.887.432
81.596.865
Geographical information
Income from Rental Contracts (Note 2)
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Ukraine
1.559.878
1.835.181
Romania
3.031.037
2.449.009
Greece
1.478.702
1.163.832
Bulgaria
1.323
938
Total
6.070.940
5.448.960
Loss from disposal of inventory (Note 6a)
Bulgaria
(368.907)
(51.359)
Total
(368.907)
(51.359)
Loss from disposal of investment properties(Note 6b)
Romania
(438.516)
(266.964)
Total
(438.516)
(266.964)
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Carrying amount of assets (investment properties, associates, inventory and available for sale investments)
Ukraine
26.948.193
24.349.860
Romania
57.731.310
63.503.944
Greece
16.500.000
16.600.000
Bulgaria
9.748.254
14.083.535
Total
110.927.757
118.537.339
32. Related Party Transactions
The following transactions were carried out with related parties:
32.1 Income/ Expense
32.1.1 Income
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Interest income on loan to related parties
52.533
46.675
Interest Income from loan to associates
9.392
2.055
Total
61.925
48.730
Interest income on loan to related parties relates to interest income from Bluehouse V until October 2016 when the investment was disposed and interest income from associates relates to interest income from GreenLake Development SRL.
32.1.2 Expenses
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Board of Directors
140.779
278.417
Management Remuneration
721.305
863.810
Interest expenses on Narrowpeak and Secure Management Limited loan
14.996
-
Back office expenses
24.560
8.874
Total
901.640
1.151.100
Board of Directors expense includes the remuneration of all Non-Executive Directors and committee members for H1-2016. Following a BOD decision the Directors will receive no remuneration thereon.
Name
Position
2016 Remuneration ()
2015 Remuneration
()
Paul Ensor
Chairman
16.352
33.132
Barseghyan Vagharshak
Non-Executive Director
16.352
16.921
Ian Domaille
Non-Executive Director
22.280
45.141
Franz Horhager
Non-Executive Director
16.352
33.132
Antonios Kaffas
Non-Executive Director
18.805
38.101
Kalypso Maria Nomikou
Non-Executive Director
16.352
16.921
Alvaro Portela
Non-Executive Director
16.352
33.132
Harin Thaker
Non-Executive Director
17.934
34.055
Antonios Achilleoudis
Non-Executive Director until 22 July 2015
-
14.383
Robert Sinclair
Non-Executive Director until 22 July 2015
-
13.499
Management remuneration includes the remuneration of the CEO, the CFO, the Group Commercial Director, the Group Investment Director and that of the Country Managers of Ukraine and Romania pursuant to the decisions of the remuneration committee.
32.2 Payables to related parties (Note 25)
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Board of Directors & Committees
619.562
475.389
Grafton Properties
123.549
123.549
Secure Management Services Ltd
15.179
-
SECURE Management Ltd
1.062
1.062
Management Remuneration
386.798
143.200
Total
1.146.150
743.200
32.2.1 Board of Directors & Committees
The amount payable represents remuneration payable to Non-Executive Directors until the end of the reporting period. The members of the Board of Directors pursuant to a recommendation by the remuneration committee and in order to facilitate the Company's cash flow, will receive part of their payment in exchange for shares in the Company's capital.
32.2.2 Loan payable to Grafton Properties
During the Company restructuring in 2011 and under the Settlement Agreement of July 2011, the Company undertook the obligation to repay to certain lenders who had contributed funds for the operating needs of the Company between 2009-2011, by lending to AISI Realty Capital LLC as the SC Secure Capital Ltd was named then, the total amount of USD 450.000. As of the reporting date the liability towards Grafton Properties, representing the Lenders, was USD 150.000, which is contingent on the Group raising USD 50m of capital in the markets.
32.2.3 Management Remuneration
Management Remuneration represents deferred amounts payable to the CEO and CFO of the Company, as well as the Group Commercial Director, the Group Investment Director and the Country Managers for Romania and Ukraine.
32.3 Loans from SC Secure Capital Ltd to the Group's subsidiaries
SC Secure Capital Ltd, the finance subsidiary of the Group provided capital in the form of loans to the Ukrainian subsidiaries of the Company so as to support the acquisition of assets, development expenses of the projects, as well as various operational costs.
Borrower
Limit -as of
31 Dec 2016
Principal as of
31 Dec 2016
Principal as of
31 Dec 2015
LLC "TERMINAL BROVARY"
30.724.931
30.724.931
26.798.804
LLC "AISI UKRAINE"
23.062.351
14.257
12.275
LLC "ALMAZ PRES UKRAINE"
8.236.554
162.633
140.021
Total
30.901.821
26.951.101
All loans from SC Secure Capital Ltd to the Group's subsidiaries are USD denominated and in 2016 they generated a foreign exchange loss totaling 4.167.542 as a result of the devaluation of the Ukrainian Hryvnia during the reporting period. As settlement of these loans is not likely to occur in the foreseeable future and in substance is part of the Group's net investment in its foreign operations, the foreign exchange loss is recognised in other comprehensive income.
In that context SC Secure Capital Ltd has provided a loan to Limited Liability Company "Terminal Brovary" whose outstanding capital at the reporting date was 30.724.931. This loan was transferred to SL SECURE Logistics Limited by the end of 2016. This loan is expected to be transferred together with the sale of Terminal Brovary to the buyer (Note 36a).
A potential Ukrainian Hryvnia weakening/strengthening by 10% against the US dollar with all other variables held constant, would result in an exchange difference on I/C loans to foreign holdings of (3.090.182)/ 3.090.182 respectively, estimated on balances held at 31 December 2016.
32.4 Loans to associates
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Loans to Greenlake Development SRL
264.110
254.718
Total
264.110
254.718
The loan was given to GreenLake Development SRL from Edetrio Holdings Limited. The agreement was signed on 17 February 2012 and bears interest 5%. The maturity date is 30 April 2018.
33. Contingent Liabilities
33.1 Tax Litigation
The Group performed during the reporting period a part of its operations in the Ukraine, within the jurisdiction of the Ukrainian tax authorities. The Ukrainian tax system can be characterized by numerous taxes and frequently changing legislation, which may be applied retroactively, open to wide and in some cases, conflicting interpretation. Instances of inconsistent opinions between local, regional, and national tax authorities and between the National Bank of Ukraine and the Ministry of Finance are not unusual. Tax declarations are subject to review and investigation by a number of authorities, which are authorised by law to impose severe fines and penalties and interest charges. Any tax year remains open for review by the tax authorities during the three subsequent calendar years; however, under certain circumstances a tax year may remain open for longer.
The Group performed during the reporting period part of its operations also in Romania, Greece and Bulgaria. In respect of Romanian, Bulgarian and Greek taxation systems all are subject to varying interpretation and to constant changes, which may be retroactive. In certain circumstances the tax authorities can be arbitrary in certain cases.
These facts create tax risks which are substantially more significant than those typically found in countries with more developed tax systems. Management believes that it has adequately provided for tax liabilities, based on its interpretation of tax legislation, official pronouncements and court decisions. However, the interpretations of the relevant authorities could differ and the effect on these consolidated financial statements, if the authorities were successful in enforcing their interpretations, could be significant.
At the same time the Group's entities are involved in court proceedings with tax authorities; Management believes that the estimates provided within the financial statements present a reasonable estimate of the outcome of these court cases.
33.2 Construction related litigation
There are no material claims from contractors due to the postponement of projects or delayed delivery other than those disclosed in the financial statements.
33.3 Delia Lebada SRL debt towards Bank of Cyprus
Sec South East Continent Unique Real Estate (SECURED) Investment Ltd has provided in 2007 a corporate guarantee to the Bank of Cyprus in respect to the loan provided by the latter to its subsidiary Delia Lebada SRL, the owner of the Pantelimon Lake plot (Note 12). As the loan is in default, the bank has initiated an insolvency procedure. Depending on the final outcome of the procedure (that may include an auctioning of the plot), the Bank may call the difference between the price received from the auction and 6.594.396 which is the total liability (out of which 4.569.725 is the principal and the remaining relates to interest, overdues and penalties). The Group is in discussions with the bank and its partner in the project to find an amicable settlement to the case. Management believes that the case has been adequately being provided for.
33.4 Other Litigation
The Group has a number of legal cases pending. Management does not believe that the result of these will have a substantial overall effect on the Group's financial position. Consequently no such provision is included in the current financial statements.
33.5 Other Contingent Liabilities
The Group had no other contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2016.
34. Commitments
The Group had no other commitments as at 31 December 2016.
35. Financial Risk Management
35.1 Capital Risk Management
The Group manages its capital to ensure adequate liquidity will being able to implement its stated growth strategy in order to maximize the return to stakeholders through the optimization of the debt-equity structure and value enhancing actions in respect of its portfolio of investments. The capital structure of the Group consists of borrowings (Note 24), trade and other payables (Note 25) deposits from tenants (Note 26), financial leases (Note 28), taxes payable (Note 27) and equity attributable to ordinary or preferred shareholders. The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements, but certain of its cash balances are restricted (Note 20).
Management reviews the capital structure on an on-going basis. As part of the review Management considers the differential capital costs in the debt and equity markets, the timing at which each investment project requires funding and the operating requirements so as to proactively provide for capital either in the form of equity (issuance of shares to the Group's shareholders) or in the form of debt. Management balances the capital structure of the Group with a view of maximizing the shareholder's Return on Equity (ROE) while adhering to the operational requirements of the property assets and exercising prudent judgment as to the extent of gearing.
35.2 Categories of Financial Instruments
Note
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2015
Financial Assets
Cash at Bank
20
1.701.007
895.422
Long-term Receivables and prepayments
16
351.181
352.916
Prepayments and other receivables
19
2.778.361
4.795.223
Available for sale investments
18
-
2.783.535
Total
4.830.549
8.827.096
Financial Liabilities
Borrowings
24
48.475.454
53.680.779
Trade and other payables
25
7.489.293
7.716.924
Deposits from tenants
26
488.347
756.454
Finance lease liabilities
28
11.382.788
11.465.722
Taxes payable and provisions
27
1.889.184
1.546.450
Redeemable preference shares
21
-
6.430.536
Total
69.725.066
81.596.865
35.3 Financial Risk Management Objectives
The Group's Treasury function provides services to its various corporate entities, coordinates access to local and international financial markets, monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the Group, mainly the investing and development functions. Its primary goal is to secure the Group's liquidity and to minimize the effect of the financial asset price variability on the cash flow of the Group. These risks cover market risks including foreign exchange risks and interest rate risk as well as credit risk and liquidity risk.
The above mentioned risk exposures may be hedged using derivative instruments whenever appropriate. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Group's approved policies which indicate that the use of derivatives is for hedging purposes only. The Group does not enter into speculative derivative trading positions. The same policies provide for the investment of excess liquidity. As at the end of the reporting period, the Group had not entered into any derivative contracts.
35.4 Economic Market Risk Management
The Group operates in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and Ukraine. The Group's activities expose it primarily to financial risks of changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. The exposures and the management of the associated risks are described below. There has been no change in the way the Group measures and manages risks.
Foreign Exchange Risk
Currency risk arises when commercial transactions and recognized financial assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the Group's functional currency. Most of the Group's financial assets are denominated in the functional currency. Management is monitoring the net exposures and adopts policies to contain them so that the net effect of devaluation is minimized.
Interest Rate Risk
The Group's income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates as the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets. On December 31st, 2016, cash and cash equivalent financial assets amounted to 1.701.007 (2015: 895.422) of which approx. 32.000 in UAH and 1.320.000 in RON (Note 20) while the remaining are mainly denominated in either USD or .
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk in relation to its borrowings amounting to 48.475.454 (31 December 2015: 53.680.779) as they are issued at variable rates tied to the Libor or Euribor. Management monitors the interest rate fluctuations on a continuous basis and evaluates hedging options to align the Group's strategy with the interest rate view and the defined risk appetite. Although no hedging has been applied for the reporting period, such may take place in the future if deemed necessary in order to protect the cash flow of a property asset through different interest rate cycles.
Management monitors the interest rate fluctuations on a continuous basis and evaluates hedging options to align the Group's strategy with the interest rate view and the defined risk appetite. Although no hedging has been applied for the reporting period, such may take place in the future if deemed necessary in order to protect the cash flow of a property asset through different interest rate cycles.
As at 31December 2016 the weighted average interest rate for all the interest bearing borrowing and financial leases of the Group stands at 5,32% (31 December 2015: 5,00%). Considering the finalization of Terminal Brovary sale, the weighted average interest rate for all the interest bearing borrowing and financial leases of the Group would be 4,67%.
The sensitivity analysis for LIBOR and EURIBOR changes applying to the interest calculation on the borrowings principal outstanding as at 31December 2016 is presented below:
Actual
as at 31.12.2016
+100 bps
+200 bps
Weighted average interest rate
5,32%
6,32%
7,32%
Influence on yearly finance costs
-
(567.770)
(1.135.541)
The sensitivity analysis for LIBOR and EURIBOR changes applying to the interest calculation on the borrowings principal outstanding as at 31December 2015 is presented below:
Actual
as at 31.12.2015
+100 bps
+200 bps
Weighted average interest rate
5,00%
6,00%
7,00%
Influence on yearly finance costs
-
(648.116)
(1.296.232)
35.5 Credit Risk Management
The Group has no significant credit risk exposure. The credit risk emanating from the liquid funds is limited because the Group's counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies. The Credit risk of receivables is reduced as the majority of the receivables represent VAT to be offset through VAT income in the future. In respect of receivables from tenants these are kept to a minimum of 2 months and are monitored closely.
35.6 Liquidity Risk Management
Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, which applies a framework for the Group's short, medium and long term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Treasury function of the Group manages liquidity risk by preparing and monitoring forecasted cash flow plans and budgets while maintaining adequate reserves. The following table details the Group's contractual maturity of its financial liabilities. The tables below have been drawn up based on the undiscounted contractual maturities including interest that will be accrued.
31 December 2016
Carrying amount
Total
Contractual
Cash Flows
Less than
one year
From one to
two years
More than two years
Financial assets
Cash at Bank
1.701.007
1.701.007
1.701.007
-
-
Prepayments and other receivables
2.778.361
2.778.361
2.778.361
-
-
Long-term Receivables and prepayments
351.181
351.181
-
-
351.181
Total Financial assets
4.830.549
4.830.549
4.479.368
-
351.181
Financial liabilities
Borrowings
48.475.454
48.475.454
31.580.299
1.597.840
15.297.315
Trade and other payables
7.489.293
7.489.293
7.038.170
-
451.123
Deposits from tenants
488.347
488.347
271.019
-
217.328
Finance lease liabilities
11.382.788
16.538.973
961.744
930.592
14.646.637
Taxes payable and provisions
1.889.184
1.889.184
1.889.184
-
-
Total Financial liabilities
69.725.066
74.881.251
41.740.416
2.528.432
30.612.403
Total net liabilities
64.894.517
70.050.702
37.261.048
2.528.432
30.261.222
31 December 2015
Carrying amount
Total
Contractual
Cash Flows
Less than
one year
From one to
two years
More than two years
Financial assets
Cash at Bank
895.422
895.422
895.422
-
-
Prepayments and other receivables
4.795.223
4.795.223
4.795.223
-
-
Available for sale investments
2.783.535
2.783.535
2.783.535
-
-
Long-term Receivables and prepayments
352.916
352.916
-
-
352.916
Total Financial assets
8.827.096
8.827.096
8.474.180
-
352.916
Financial liabilities
-
-
Borrowings
53.680.779
56.037.869
24.198.982
14.649.577
17.189.310
Trade and other payables
7.716.924
7.716.924
3.044.036
-
4.672.888
Deposits from tenants
756.454
756.454
132.684
-
623.770
Finance lease liabilities
11.465.722
16.741.482
775.146
840.158
15.126.178
Redeemable preference shares
6.430.536
6.430.536
6.430.536
-
-
Taxes payable and provisions
1.546.450
1.546.450
1.546.450
-
-
Total Financial liabilities
81.596.865
89.229.715
36.127.834
15.489.735
37.612.146
Total net liabilities
72.769.769
80.402.619
27.653.654
15.489.735
37.259.230
35.7 Net Current Liabilities
The current liabilities amounting to 41.080.081 exceed current assets amounting to 9.507.622 by 31.572.459. This difference is primarily a result of:
a) the EBRD Terminal Brovary debt, amounting to 11.580.922 which is presented as a current liability due to the breach of certain covenants should be viewed as under transfer upon completion of the sale of Terminal Brovary (Note 36a).
b) the bank borrowings related to the residential portfolio 6.369.466 that are repayable by ongoing sales proceeds, which according to the IFRS appear to be repayable within the next 12 months. Most of these loans have been or are under the process to be extended for 2-5 years.
c) an amount of 6.594.396, registered as the total liability to the Bank of Cyprus, currently under final settlement
d) an aggregate amount of 3.624.319, registered as the total liability of the Group towards Alpha Bank in respect to the Boyana project which was under restructuring that has been signed in March 2017 (Note 36g)
e) an aggregate amount of 2.661.592 registered as the total liability of the Group towards the Bank of Piraeus in respect to the Green Lake project which is under restructuring.
Based on the above, current liabilities are higher than current assets by 741.764.
36. Events after the end of the reporting period
a. Sale of Terminal Brovary
In late January 2017 the Group completed the sale transaction of the Terminal Brovary Logistics Park to Temania Enterprises Ltd (company related to Rozetka Group). The transaction was concluded at a Gross Asset Value of over USD 16 (or ~15) million (before the deduction of the outstanding EBRD loan, which was transferred to the buyer, while the SPDI guarantee to EBRD loan was cancelled. The transaction generated a profit for SPDI of ~2,7 million, already included in the 2016 financial statements by way of presenting the property at a fair value equal to the transaction value, as well as a cash inflow of more than ~3million. As part of the transaction the Group also sold SL SECURE Logisitcs Ltd, thus transferring its loan towards Terminal Brovary to the buyer (Note 32.3).
b. Amendment of the Sale & Leaseback of Romanian Logistics Park
In late February 2017 the Group agreed to an amended Sale and Leaseback agreement ("SLB") with the Bank of Piraeus Romania ("BoP") regarding the Group's Innovations Logistics Park in Bucharest. The agreement which followed SPDI's agreement with the previous anchor tenant, Nestle Romania, of the Innovations Logistics Park for an early termination of their tenancy agreement for an agreed fee of 1,39 million payable to SPDI, stipulated the allocation of the termination fee.
c. Appointment of Joint Broker
In March 2017 the Group appointed Beaufort Securities Ltd as the Group's Joint Broker.
d. Directors Buying shares
The directors proceeded in March 2017 with the acquisition of 438.939 ordinary shares of the Company.
e. New lease Agreement for Innovations Logistics Park
In the middle of April 2017 the Group signed a lease agreement with Aquila SRL a large Romanian logistics operator, for 5.740 sqm of ambient space in the Group's Innovations Logistics Park in Bucharest, Romania. Under the terms of the Agreement, the annual rent payable by Aquila to the Group is ~300.000.
f. Issuance of shares
In the middle of May 2017 the Company announced the issue of new ordinary shares to the Non-Executive Directors of the Company who were in office in 2015 in lieu of fees accrued in 2015. The new shares were issued at GBP 0,35 per share, which represented a 100% premium to the closing share price on 12 May 2017. The Company has also issued a number of new ordinary shares to an adviser in lieu of fees for services offered in 2017. As a result a total of 626.133 new ordinary shares have been issued, of which Non-Executive Directors received 519.474 shares and third party advisers and former directors received 106.659 shares.
g. Debt restructuring
SecRom Real Estate Srl (Doamna Ghica Project) has signed a restructuring of its loan (809.919) with Alpha Bank Romania, extending its maturity to 2020. All other terms remain substantially the same.
Boyana Residence ood has signed a restructuring of its loan (2.680.492) with Alpha Bank SA, extending its maturity to 2019. All other terms remain substantially the same.
Sertland Properties Limited (Boyana land) has signed a restructuring of its loan (693.514) with Alpha Bank SA extending its maturity to 2019. All other terms remain substantially the same.
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